tear into some place

tear into (some place)

To enter some place extremely quickly. The kids tore into the house when their mother offered them some ice cream. The boss suddenly tore into the office in a huff, then left again just as quickly.

See also: tear

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tear into some place

to run or race into a place. The kids tore into the house and knocked over a lamp. Kelly tore into the boss's office and put the papers on the desk.

See also: place, tear

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