Tear (one) limb from limb In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-07-09 05:07

Meaning of Tear (one) limb from limb

Synonyms:

rip somebody limb from limb

Tear (one) limb from limb humorous phrase

(Typically said a threat against someone) To injure, make one die or suffer injuries in a violent way.

 

'We will tear one passenger limb from limb every hour if our demands are not met,' the hijackers threatened.

A street gang tore him limb from limb because of his cocky attitude.

I was dead feared witnessing a tiger tearing a deer limb from limb.

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1. To sprinkle or cover something with a lot of something 
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Used to describe attacking someone verbally or physically.

Grammar and Usage of Tear (one) limb from limb

Verb Forms

  • tearing (one) limb from limb
  • tore (one) limb from limb
  • torn (one) limb from limb

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

Origin of Tear (one) limb from limb

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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