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Difference between Be quit of someone and Be quits with someone

be quit of someonebe free or rid of a person:

  • “On the whole,” she continued thoughtfully, “it would be much better if he died. I mean, I’d feel more finally quit of him.”

be quits with someonebe even with smb. by repaying a debt or by means of retaliation:

  • He was quits with all the world, and loved others as little as he thought they loved him.