tear into Idiom, Proverb

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rip into|rip|tear|tear into

v., informal 1. To start a fight with; attack. The puppy is tearing into the big dog.
Synonym: PITCH INTO. 2. To quarrel with; scold. Mrs. Brown ripped into her daughter for coming home late.
Synonym: BAWL OUT, LACE INTO, LAY OUT, LET HAVE IT.

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tear into

Idiom(s): tear into sb or sth

Theme: ATTACK

to attack or fight with someone or something.
• The boxer tore into his opponent.
• The lion tore into the herd of zebras.

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tear into|tear

v. phr. To attack vigorously, physically or verbally. The anxious buyers tore into the wedding gowns on sale at the famous department store. See: RIP INTO.