rip to shreds
The idiom 'rip to shreds' can be used both literally and figuratively to describe severe destruction or criticism.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To tear something into very small pieces.
Example
- The dog ripped the pillow to shreds, leaving feathers everywhere.
B2Criticism
(informal, idiomatic)To criticize someone or something very harshly.
Example
- The critics ripped the movie to shreds, calling it the worst film of the year.
- After presenting his proposal, he was ripped to shreds by the board for its lack of detail.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rip to shreds":
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