Torn round In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "torn round", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Ann Thu calendar 2021-08-13 06:08

Meaning of Torn round (redirected from tear round )

Tear round verb phrase

Either "round" or " around" is accepted in this idiom.

To quickly and recklessly go or move round somewhere

She woke up late and went tearing around the house looking for her purse.

The floor is still wet, so you shouldn't tear round the house like that!

Kids have torn round the town during the midnight. I really hope they lock them up and throw the key away.

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Grammar and Usage of Tear round

Verb Forms

  • tearing round
  • tears round
  • tore round
  • torn round

The verb "tear" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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