English · Phrasal verb Attested

tear it up

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tear, it, up.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được sử dụng ngoài nghĩa đen hoặc thành ngữ: xem tear, it, up

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Now, where's my Labour membership card, so I can consider whether to tear it up? Blast, it's plastic...

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To compete extremely well, to trounce the competition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thi đấu cực kỳ tốt, đánh bại đối thủ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To perform with great energy and flair.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thực hiện với nhiều năng lượng và phong cách

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “tear it up” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tear, it, up.

Is “tear it up” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.