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Definition to shreds in British English

to shreds phrase

phrase
1

if you tear or rip someone or something to shreds, you criticize them very severely or defeat them completely

Example

Her second novel was ripped to shreds by the critics.

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2

to cause a lot of damage to something

Example

The intruders had torn the house to shreds.

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Definition  to shreds in British English