Torn (someone or something) in half In english explanation

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

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-11-01 11:11

Meaning of Torn (someone or something) in half (redirected from tear (someone or something) in half )

Synonyms:

rip (someone or something) in two

Tear (someone or something) in half phrase

 To make someone suffer from mental or emotional pain.

 

That my girlfriend gave me the cold shoulder and broke up with me tore me in half.

That snide remark John made is still tearing me in half.

Being unemployed and facing rejection, again and again, has torn Mary in half.

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To make someone feel angry or upset

sting (one) to the quick

To make one feel extremely upset, hurt or offended

Grammar and Usage of Tear (someone or something) in half

Verb Forms

  • tearing (someone or something) in half
  • torn (someone or something) in half
  • tore (someone or something) in half

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

Origin of Tear (someone or something) in half

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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At a much higher level than other people or things

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Peter is head and shoulders above the other contestants in the competition.

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