Tear (one) a new one In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tear (one) a new one", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-30 01:03

Meaning of Tear (one) a new one

Synonyms:

be all over (one) , sail into (one) , tear someone a new asshole , thrash on (one)

Tear (one) a new one slang verb phrase

To criticize someone in an extremely aggressive and angry way

Journalists have torn many companies defying the environmental rules a new one.

She resigned from her job after the boss tore her a new one.

Other phrases about:

chew (one's) ass (out)

To scold someone severely or angrily

give (someone) a piece of (one's) mind

To speak to someone in an irritable manner 

pick/pull/tear somebody/something to pieces/shreds

To criticize someone or something harshly.
 

tear (one) a new asshole

To aggressively criticize someone.

ream out

1. To broaden or remove the dirt from a hole or empty space inside something solid with a reamer.
2. To upbraid someone.

Grammar and Usage of Tear (one) a new one

Verb Forms

  • tore (one) a new one
  • tearing (one) a new one
  • torn (one) a new one

The verb "tear" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Tear (one) a new one

The origin of this slang is not clear.
 

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