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tear off |
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tear something off (of) someone or something and tear something off to peel or rip something off someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) Max tore the necklace off his victim and ran away with it. He tore off the necklace. See also: tear tear off (from someone or something) to leave someone or something in a great hurry. I hate to tear off from you guys, but I'm late for dinner. It's time for me to go. I have to tear off. See also: tear tear off something also tear something off to quickly remove something She tore off her apron and ran outside to see what had happened. See also: tear 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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As the boy read, he kept twisting and trying to tear off a button that was nearly off his jacket. You will know when you reach London; at London you may tear off the outer envelope. Now and then, one of the Indian allies, in bravado, would rush up to the fort, fire over the ramparts, tear off a buffalo robe or a scarlet blanket, and return with it in triumph to his comrades. |
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