How to delete duplicate polygons from OSM database

I accidentally uploaded duplicate boundary polygons in the OSM database and i want to delete so that i remain with only one layer. The polygons are large and i am unable to delete using id editor. How can i get them deleted from the OSM database ?

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2	One option could be to split them and then delete them node by node. Otherwise JOSM (depending on your equipment) can handle considerably larger areas than iD. permanent link answered 29 Nov '17, 14:44 Hjart 3.0k●4●26●56 accept rate: 18%

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