Tear loose Meaning in English
expression
释义
To suddenly become separated from something by ripping or pulling; can mean to break free physically or, less commonly, metaphorically.
用法与细微差别
'Tear loose' is informal and usually describes something breaking away by force or accident ('the door tore loose in the storm'). Common in descriptions of storms, accidents, or things breaking. Sometimes metaphorical ('tear loose from routine'), but mainly physical separation. Not interchangeable with 'tear up' or 'tear apart'.
例句
The old banner tore loose in the wind.
basic
He tried to tear loose the stuck sticker.
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During the storm, a tree branch tore loose and hit the house.
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When the gate finally tore loose, the crowd rushed in.
natural
If you pull too hard, the cable might tear loose from the wall.
natural
Sometimes you have to tear loose from your comfort zone to grow.
natural