to go on a tear
71tear´less|ly — tear|less «TIHR lihs», adjective. 1. without tears; not crying. 2. dry, as the eyes. 3. Figurative. without emotion. –tear´less|ly, adverb. –tear´less|ness, noun …
72tear|less — «TIHR lihs», adjective. 1. without tears; not crying. 2. dry, as the eyes. 3. Figurative. without emotion. –tear´less|ly, adverb. –tear´less|ness, noun …
73tear|y — «TIHR ee», adjective, tear|i|er, tear|i|est. 1. = tearful. (Cf. ↑tearful) 2. = salty. (Cf. ↑salty) …
74tear limb from limb — tear (someone) limb from limb : to attack or kill (someone) in a very violent way The angry mob would have torn him limb from limb if the police hadn t protected him. • • • Main Entry: ↑limb tear (someone) limb from limb see ↑limb • • • …
75tear someone or something to pieces/shreds — tear (someone or something) to pieces/shreds : to criticize (someone or something) in a very harsh or angry way They tore my idea to pieces. The actress was torn to shreds in the press. see also ↑tear 1 (above), 1 • • • Mai …
76tear to pieces/shreds — tear (someone or something) to pieces/shreds : to criticize (someone or something) in a very harsh or angry way They tore my idea to pieces. The actress was torn to shreds in the press. see also ↑tear 1 (above), 1 • • • Mai …
77Tear — Tear, v. i. 1. To divide or separate on being pulled; to be rent; as, this cloth tears easily. [1913 Webster] 2. To move and act with turbulent violence; to rush with violence; hence, to rage; to rave. [1913 Webster] …
78Tear-thumb — n. (Bot.) A name given to several species of plants of the genus Polygonum, having angular stems beset with minute reflexed prickles. [1913 Webster] …
79tear shell — /tear/. See tear bomb. [1915 20] * * * …
80tear gas — n a solid, liquid, or gaseous substance that on dispersion in the atmosphere blinds the eyes with tears and is used chiefly in dispelling mobs * * * any of the several kinds of gas used in warfare and by the police to produce temporary… …
