Tear (someone or something) in twain American British old-fashioned
If you say that you tear someone or something into twain, you mean that you divide them into two relatively equal pieces.
Because there is only one cake, I have to tear it in twain to share with my sister.
James suggested tearing expenses of the travel in twain.
Adam told me a story of a beast that could tear any living thing in twain, which scared the pants off me.
Used to describe the cheap lawn service that quickly cuts the grass, cleans the leaf cuttings and leaves
1. To cut somebody or something harshly or severely
2. To criticize someone or something harshly or severely
To formally open or start something, usually by cutting a ceremonial ribbon
Divide or split one place or area into different parts by building a wall or making a barrier
1. Cut a part of the body deeply
2. To make one feel extremely upset, hurt or offended
The verb "tear" should be conjugated according to its tense.
hurt someone or yourself
If you try to carry that suitcase, you’ll do yourself a mischief.