Rip into
verb
To quickly open something by tearing it or to begin doing something quickly and enthusiastically.
I ripped into the box to see what was inside.
Often appears as...
- rip into a present
- rip into work
verb
To start attacking or criticizing someone or something fiercely.
The coach ripped into the team for their poor performance.
Often appears as...
- rip into someone
- rip into performance
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To quickly open something by tearing it or to begin doing something quickly and enthusiastically.
I ripped into the box to see what was inside.
Often appears as...
- rip into a present
- rip into work
verb
To start attacking or criticizing someone or something fiercely.
The coach ripped into the team for their poor performance.
Often appears as...
- rip into someone
- rip into performance
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Action Intensity
Describes doing something with energy and without hesitation.
After winning the competition, she ripped into the celebration party.
Pro Tip 2/3Eager Anticipation
Implies eagerness and excitement about starting or discovering something.
He ripped into the new video game the moment he got home.
Pro Tip 3/3Quickness
Indicates that the action is done very quickly.
As soon as the meeting ended, Julia ripped into her lunch.
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