| Phrasal Verb | tear into |
|---|---|
| Definition | to criticize angrily and strongly |
| Examples | - My teacher was in a terrible mood today. He tore into a boy who had forgotten to bring his homework. - Why did you tear into him like that? He didn't do anything wrong. |
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