Rip into

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verb

To quickly open something by tearing it or to begin doing something quickly and enthusiastically.

I ripped into the box to see what was inside.
Visual representation of "rip into" - to quickly open something by tearing it or to begin doing something quickly and enthusiastically

Often appears as...

  • rip into a present
  • rip into work
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Action Intensity

Describes doing something with energy and without hesitation.

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After winning the competition, she ripped into the celebration party.
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Eager Anticipation

Implies eagerness and excitement about starting or discovering something.

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He ripped into the new video game the moment he got home.
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Quickness

Indicates that the action is done very quickly.

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As soon as the meeting ended, Julia ripped into her lunch.
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