Rip in two Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɪp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈtu
RIP-in-TOO
ɹˈɪp/ /ˈɪn/ /tˈuː
rip-IN-TOO
Definition
To tear something completely into two separate pieces.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, commonly used for physical objects like paper or fabric, but can be used figuratively (e.g., emotions, relationships). More emphatic than simply 'rip', stressing complete separation into two. Often appears as 'rip it in two', 'ripped in two', or 'rip...in two'.
Spanish: rasgar en dosPortuguese (BR): rasgar ao meioPortuguese (PT): rasgar ao meioChinese (Simplified): 撕成两半Chinese (Traditional): 撕成兩半Hindi: दो टुकड़ों में फाड़नाArabic: يمزق إلى نصفينBengali: দুই টুকরো করে ছিঁড়ে ফেলাRussian: разорвать надвоеJapanese: 二つに引き裂くVietnamese: xé làm đôiKorean: 두 개로 찢다Turkish: ikiye yırtmakUrdu: دو حصوں میں پھاڑناIndonesian: merobek menjadi dua
Example Sentences
He tried to rip in two the piece of paper.
basic
The strong wind made the flag rip in two.
basic
If you pull the shirt too hard, it might rip in two.
basic
My old jeans finally ripped in two at the knees this morning.
natural
The shocking news almost ripped me in two emotionally.
natural
If you try to bend that stick, it'll probably just rip in two.
natural