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Definition tear to in British English

tear to phrase

phrase
1

to criticize someone or something very severely

Example

Was it really necessary to tear his work to pieces like that?

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage
2

to defeat or destroy someone or something easily

Example

They tore the opposition to shreds.

Synonyms and related words
defeat win beat
Definition tear to in British English