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Synonyms

rip into

Idioms  

  1. Also, tear into. Attack or criticize vehemently, as in She ripped into her opponent's voting record. These expressions allude to the literal senses of the verbs rip and tear, that is, “cut” or “slash.”

Example Sentences

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But once they rip into their three-song set, there's no stopping them.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023

Like other moray eels, he had two sets of jaws and an abundance of teeth, which he used to rip into the fish fillets doled out for dinner.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2022

A group of families impacted by the attacks, known as 9/11 Justice, is running ads that rip into Mr. Trump and other participants at the Bedminster tourney.

From Washington Times • Jul. 29, 2022

After watching Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson rip into each other for an hour, it’s lovely to gaze upon a hazy sunset or a lonely lighthouse and experience a moment’s reprieve.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 2021

From this spot she could also still make sure no feral beasts were about to rip into the crowd.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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