tear into

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Verb tear into has 1 sense

lam into, tear into, lace into, pitch into, lay into - hit violently, as in an attack
--₁ is one way to hit
Sample sentence:
The fighter managed to tear into his opponent

Definitions from the Web

Tear Into

Part of Speech: Verb phrase

Sense:

1. To attack or criticize someone or something aggressively or vigorously.

2. To start doing something with great enthusiasm or energy.

Usage:

Sense 1:

- The angry boss tore into his employees for their poor performance.

- The film reviewer tore into the new movie for its lack of originality.

- The politician tore into his opponents during the debate.

Sense 2:

- As soon as the music started, the band tore into their high-energy performance.

- The children tore into opening their Christmas presents with excitement.

- He tore into his work with determination, determined to finish the project ahead of schedule.

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