That tears it spoken language exclamation
Said angrily when one cannot accept or tolerate a situation anymore.
That tears it! I will not tolerate such disrespectful behaviours in this class anymore.
That tears it! This play is so dull! What a waste of time!
This phrase dates from the early 1900s.
Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.
Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.