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tear into
/ ³Ùɛə /
verb
- informal.intr, preposition to attack vigorously and damagingly
Idioms and Phrases
see rip into .Example Sentences
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.
"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.
Ms Makan said that she is not trying to encourage people to "tear into" restaurants.
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.
“Both women put blood, sweat and tears into developing their businesses,†the judges said.
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