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tear into

/ ³Ùɛə /

verb

  1. informal.
    intr, preposition to attack vigorously and damagingly
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The Brazilian was the best player on the pitch, running powerfully and tearing into tackles throughout, usually followed by clenched fists in the direction of Newcastle's support.

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"I'm talking about the kind of diplomacy that's going to end the destruction of your country," Vance responded, tearing into the stunned Ukrainian leader.

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Ms Makan said that she is not trying to encourage people to "tear into" restaurants.

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Tacopina spent his closing argument tearing into Ephron’s credibility, calling him “the worst witness in the history of American jurisprudence,†who only cooperated with police to extort his superstar former friend.

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“Both women put blood, sweat and tears into developing their businesses,†the judges said.

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