Tear the rag off the bush In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "tear the rag off the bush", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-08-03 06:08

Meaning of Tear the rag off the bush

Synonyms:

Take the Cake , to beat all

Tear the rag off the bush old-fashioned verb phrase

"take the rag off the bush" is also used to convey the same meaning.

 To do something very well, or much better than most people

Of all my students, John is the one that tears the rag off the bush.

To be the most extraordinary, shocking or amazing thing possible either in a positive or a negative way

The fact that my roommate had stolen my money tore the rag off the bush.

This celebrity has so many rumours about his private life, but this one tears the rag off the bush!

Their win tore the rag off the bush.

Other phrases about:

the sweet smell of success
The pleasant experience of being successful
be going places

someone will be successful.

win/earn your spurs
Achieve recognition for your skills.
go-getter

A go-getter is a determined and ambitious person who works very hard to become successful without being afraid of difficulties and challenges.

(one) has a bright future ahead (of one)

One has the potential for being successful in the future ahead.

Grammar and Usage of Tear the rag off the bush

Verb Forms

  • tearing the rag off the bush
  • tears the rag off the bush
  • tore the rag off the bush
  • torn the rag off the bush

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

Origin of Tear the rag off the bush

In the 18th and 19th centuries, it was common to hold impromptu shooting matches in American frontier where the target was simply a rag hung on a bush in the distance. A good shot would hit the rag, making it visibly jump. A great shot would literally “take the rag off the bush,” putting an end to at least that round of the contest with an overwhelming success.

The Origin Cited: word-detective.com .
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To be outperformed or outrun by someone, usually by a very wide margin.

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You have to be quicker to finish this task or you will eat other my dust.

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