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.
To flee or run
To move quickly up and down and from side to side, typically in an attempt to avoid hitting or being hit by something
To move in a slow and unconcerned manner.
To head to something or someone quickly and directly.
The verb "tear" should be conjugated according to its tense.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!