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rip into

B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words

To attack someone very hard with words or fists, or to start eating or doing something very fast and eagerly.

Literal meaning: To rip (tear) directly into something — penetrating it with force.

Meanings

1 B2 idiomatic informal

To criticise someone very harshly and angrily.

"The manager ripped into the team for their poor performance in the first half."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B2 neutral

To attack someone or something physically with great force.

"The bear ripped into the tent, destroying it completely."

Grammar: inseparable
3 B2 idiomatic informal

To start doing or eating something with great energy and enthusiasm.

"We were so hungry after the hike that we ripped into the sandwiches immediately."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

The attack sense is the most common in informal speech. The 'start eagerly' sense is colloquial and vivid. Often suggests unrestrained, powerful action.

Commonly used with

opponent manager meal food report critics

Forms

Base
rip into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rips into
he/she/it
Past simple
riped into
yesterday
Past participle
riped into
have + pp
-ing form
riping into
continuous

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