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tear limb from limb |
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tear (someone or some animal) limb from limb to rip someone or an animal to bits. The explosion tore the workers limb from limb. The crocodiles attacked the wading zebras and tore them limb from limb. tear somebody limb from limb to attack someone violently I'm sure if she got hold of the guy she'd tear him limb from limb. tear somebody limb from limb to attack someone violently I'm sure she'd tear the guy limb from limb for what he's done. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of tear someone limb from limb (to pull someone's arms and legs off) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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