Tear up
/tɪə ʌp/B1
Intermediate
1. To rip or shred something into pieces violently.
- She was so angry that she tore up the letter without reading it.
- The kids tore up the paper during the arts and crafts session.
2. To destroy emotionally or cause great distress.
- The tragic news tore me up inside.
- Watching the sad movie really tore him up.
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