rip up
phrasal verb
ripped up; ripping up; rips up
: to completely destroy (something) by tearing it into pieces
He ripped up the check.
She ripped the letter up into tiny pieces.
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Another common behavior associated with misbehaved pets was ripping up pillows and shoes.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The Matlock star eyed the camera while jokingly ripping up a piece of paper.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
That said, Barcelona are still defending well enough, and do not need to rip up the entire plan.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
He was often found out anyway, with teachers confiscating, even ripping up, piles of his drawings.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
The Matlock star eyed the camera while jokingly ripping up a piece of paper.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
That said, Barcelona are still defending well enough, and do not need to rip up the entire plan.
—Thom Harris, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
He was often found out anyway, with teachers confiscating, even ripping up, piles of his drawings.
—Darryn King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Rip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20up. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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