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rip up

verb

  1. to tear (paper) into small pieces
  2. to annul, cancel, or unilaterally disregard
  3. to dig up, dig into, or remove (a surface)

    they are ripping up the street

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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For months, thieves have preyed on vulnerable homes in the abandoned community — ripping up copper pipes, smashing windows and doors, and stealing appliances, jewelry, power tools, instruments and even an Emmy award.

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After succeeding Hepher as head coach, Hunter vowed to "rip up" all areas of Exeter's game in a bid to improve their results.

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Rather than ripping up the side, Morrell believes "three to five signings" could ensure Wrexham compete and try to gauge whether they need to invest more in the playing squad.

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Often social landlords rip up flooring when a tenant moves on hygiene grounds - but it is not always replaced quickly.

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Sir Elton was seen slamming down his headphones, shouting at his collaborators, ripping up song lyrics and threatening to quit.

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