Meaning of the word "tear away" in English
What does "tear away" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tear away
US /ter əˈweɪ/
UK /ter əˈweɪ/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to leave a place or situation with difficulty, often because one is reluctant to go or is being held back
Example:
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It was hard to tear myself away from the party.
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She had to tear away from her work to attend the meeting.
2.
to remove something by tearing it off forcefully
Example:
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He tried to tear away the old wallpaper.
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The strong wind threatened to tear away the roof.
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