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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Upset with the decision, bassist Tim Commerford ripped up one of the flags, stormed into Forbes’ dressing room and proceeded to throw the cloth pieces at the politician’s entourage.
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The Shred Your Ex Valentine's Day Party at The Bend Liquor Lounge in Hialeah is giving out free shots for those who bring a photo of their ex to rip up.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately for Detroit fans and bettors alike, all those betting tickets got ripped up after Washington’s stunning 45-31 upset win Saturday.
—Vik Chokshi, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Old carpet was ripped up, funky wallpaper was taken down.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
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Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025
The Shred Your Ex Valentine's Day Party at The Bend Liquor Lounge in Hialeah is giving out free shots for those who bring a photo of their ex to rip up.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
Unfortunately for Detroit fans and bettors alike, all those betting tickets got ripped up after Washington’s stunning 45-31 upset win Saturday.
—Vik Chokshi, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
Old carpet was ripped up, funky wallpaper was taken down.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Rip up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20up. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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