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Tear somebody off a strip

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Strong Emotion

Implies the speaker is quite angry or disappointed when used.

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After messing up the order, Jim was certain his manager would tear him off a strip.
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Intensity

Often signals a more intense scolding than simply 'tell off'.

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When she saw the broken vase, Mom tore me off a strip in front of everyone.
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Colloquial Use

Used in informal situations, not in professional or formal writing.

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You'll get torn off a strip if you keep playing music that loud.
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