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Rip in half Meaning in English

expression

ˈɹɪp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈhæf
RIP-in-HAF
ɹˈɪp/ /ˈɪn/ /hˈɑːf
rip-in-HAAF

التعريف

To tear something into two equal or nearly equal pieces by force.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually describes tearing paper or thin materials, not breaking hard objects. Common with 'rip' plus objects: 'rip the letter in half', 'rip the page in half'. More forceful and sudden than 'tear in half'. Used for both literal and dramatic figurative language.

جمل نموذجية

Be careful not to rip in half your homework.

basic

She ripped the letter in half after reading it.

basic

The poster was old and started to rip in half.

basic

"He was so angry he just grabbed the bill and ripped it in half right there."

natural

If you try to open that old envelope, it'll probably rip in half.

natural

Don't let the wind rip the banner in half during the parade.

natural