" To paraphrase, I'd personally say: "I would like to get rid of that tick which is been biting me all day." I would not say: "I should be free from that tick." And that is why I might use "rid of" with a cold, instead of "free" (irrespective of https://energygrantsuk.wordpress.com/2025/06/19/make-your-home-energy-efficient-with-smart-solutions-embrace-grants-for-insulation/