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English Idiom: On a tear
You may already know what it means to rip or tear something.
You can rip up paper or tear your clothing on a park bench.
To be on a tear has an entirely different meaning, though.
If you’re on a tear, you have a burst of energy and can get a lot of things done in a short amount of time.
Imagine what would happen if your husband went on a tear and did all the housework.
Yes, you’d probably faint and need to be taken to the hospital if your husband suddenly vacuumed the floors, did all the laundry, cleaned the bathroom, including the toilets, and cleaned the drain in the kitchen sink.
I have no problem cleaning toilets, but the drain in the kitchen sink can get a bit disgusting sometimes.
But anyway, it’s much better (and more productive) if he goes on a tear and cleans up the house instead of going on one with his drinking buddies and coming home with more than a few (drinks) on board, if you know what I mean.
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