Rip it up Meaning in English
expression · lemma: rip up
ˈɹɪp/ /ˈɪt/, /ɪt/ /ˈəp
RIP-it-UP
ɹˈɪp/ /ˈɪt/ /ˈʌp
rip-IT-UP
Definition
To tear something completely into pieces, usually by hand. It can also mean to reject or destroy something, such as a plan or document.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often used for physical objects (paper, photos) or figuratively for canceling plans. Usually spoken, not written. Common collocations: 'rip it up and start again', 'rip up the contract'.
Spanish: romperlo - hacerlo pedazosPortuguese (BR): rasgar tudo - destruir (em pedaços)Portuguese (PT): rasgar tudo - desfazer em pedaçosChinese (Simplified): 撕碎它 - 撕毁Chinese (Traditional): 撕碎它 - 撕毀Hindi: इसे फाड़ डालना - टुकड़े करनाArabic: مزّقه - قطّعهBengali: ছিঁড়ে ফেলাRussian: порвать - разорватьJapanese: ビリビリに破るVietnamese: xé nátKorean: 찢어버리다Turkish: parçalamak - yırtıp atmakUrdu: پھاڑ دیناIndonesian: merobekkan - menyobek
Example Sentences
Please rip it up and throw it away.
basic
If you don't like your drawing, just rip it up.
basic
He got angry and decided to rip it up.
basic
Let's just rip it up and start from scratch.
natural
She tore up the letter. "Why did you rip it up?" he asked.
natural
The boss said, "This plan won't work—let's rip it up."
natural