tear along
The phrase "tear along" can describe both a physical action of ripping and a manner of rapid movement.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To move very quickly, often with a sense of urgency or excitement.
Example
- The children tore along the beach, laughing and shouting.
- The car tore along the highway at high speed.
B1Physical Action
(common)To rip something along a line or boundary, often a perforated line.
Example
- She tore along the dotted line to open the envelope.
- He tore along the edge of the paper to separate it into two pieces.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tear along":
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