" To put it differently, I'd personally say: "I would like to get rid of that tick that's been biting me all day." I wouldn't say: "I should be free from that tick." And that is why I'd personally use "rid of" with a chilly, as an alternative to "free" https://ecograntscheme.politics.blog/2025/06/19/future-proof-your-home-comfort-discover-energy-grants-uk-today/