Tear into

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verb

To start doing something energetically.

After his class, he tore into his homework.
Visual representation of "tear into" - To start doing something energetically.

Often appears as...

  • tear into work
  • tear into homework

Usage tips

Colloquial

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High Energy

Use 'tear into' to express a powerful start; imagine someone cannot wait to begin.

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She tore into the project with unmatched zeal.
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Urgent Action

It conveys urgency, as if there’s no time to waste. It's for immediate and energetic actions.

Illustration for Urgent Action
He tore into solving the problem as the deadline approached.
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