Rip up

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verb

To tear something into small pieces.

She was so upset with her report card that she decided to rip it up.
Visual representation of "rip up" - To tear something into small pieces

Often appears as...

  • rip up the paper
  • rip up the letter
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Visual representation of "rip up"
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Emotional Response

Used to express strong feelings, like anger or frustration, often in a dramatic way.

Illustration for Emotional Response
After reading the upsetting news, he decided to rip up the magazine.
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Irreversible Action

Once paper is ripped up, it cannot be easily restored, symbolizing a final decision.

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When she ripped up his letter, it meant she never wanted to hear from him again.
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Physical Context

Typically involves physical items like paper or photographs, not digital ones.

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She ripped up the concert tickets in a fit of rage.
Visual representation of the word "Rip up"

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