Tear around Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɛɹ/, /ˈtɪɹ/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
TAIR-uh-ROWND
tɪə/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
TEE-uh-ROWND
Definition
To move quickly and energetically around a place, often in a busy or excited way.
Usage & Nuances
This phrasal verb is informal and often describes children or pets, but can be used for adults in busy situations. It suggests energetic, sometimes chaotic movement. Don't confuse with 'tear up' (rip) or 'tear down' (destroy). Common collocation: 'tear around the house'.
Spanish: correr de un lado para otro - andar corriendoPortuguese (BR): correr de um lado para o outro - sair correndoPortuguese (PT): correr dum lado para o outro - andar a correrChinese (Simplified): 到处乱跑 - 疾驰Chinese (Traditional): 到處亂跑 - 疾駛Hindi: इधर-उधर दौड़ना - भागदौड़ करनाArabic: يَجري هنا وهناك - يركض بسرعةBengali: এদিক ওদিক দৌড়ানো - ছুটে বেড়ানোRussian: носиться - бегать туда-сюдаJapanese: 走り回る - 駆け回るVietnamese: chạy lao xao - chạy quanh quẩnKorean: 이리저리 뛰어다니다 - 여기저기 돌아다니다Turkish: koşturmak - etrafta koşuşturmakUrdu: ادھر اُدھر دوڑنا - اِدھر اُدھر بھاگناIndonesian: berlari ke sana kemari - berlarian keliling
Example Sentences
The children tear around the playground after school.
basic
My dog loves to tear around the yard.
basic
Kids should not tear around the store.
basic
I've been tearing around all day trying to get everything done.
natural
The kids were tearing around the living room during the party.
natural
Stop tearing around—you're making me dizzy!
natural