You can get rid of a sore throat or at least get it soothed and feeling better by drinking some warm tea with honey in it.
The honey will help to lubricate your throat and help sooth the sore throat, another thing you should do is get a vaporizer or humidifier to help put moisture into your home which will help your sore throat since dry air is one cause of a sore throat along with a virus.
Another home remedy for a sore throat is gargling with warm salt water. Gargle with the warm salt water at least once per hour to help reduce the swelling of your sore throat and relieve discomfort.