" In other words, I might say: "I need to eliminate that tick that is been biting me all day long." I would not say: "I should be free from that tick." And that's why I'd personally use "rid of" with a cold, rather than "free" (it doesn't matter irrespective https://ecograntswales.video.blog/2024/09/13/what-you-must-know-before-applying-for-eco-grants/