tear (one) a new one

tear (one) a new one

slang To criticize, berate, or upbraid one in an extremely belligerent and angry manner. Oh man, the boss is going to tear me a new one when he finds out what happened! I hope the government tears that company a new one for what they did.

See also: new, one, tear

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tear someone a new one

verb

See tear someone a new asshole

See also: new, one, someone, tear

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