" In other words, I'd say: "I need to get rid of that tick which is been biting me all day long." I would not say: "I should be free from that tick." And that's why I'd use "rid of" with a chilly, rather than "free" (regardless of irrespective of https://governmentboilerscheme.food.blog/2024/09/13/what-you-must-know-before-applying-for-eco-grants/