rip out
To pull something out of where it is fixed, quickly and roughly.
Meanings
To remove something from a fixed position by tearing or pulling forcefully.
"The storm ripped out several trees by their roots."
To remove a page or section from a book, magazine, or notebook by tearing.
"She ripped out the recipe page and stuck it on the fridge."
(Figurative) to cause intense emotional pain, as if physically tearing something from inside.
"Watching him leave for the last time ripped out her heart."
Used both for physical actions (removing fixtures, pages) and figurative expressions of strong emotion (e.g. 'it ripped out my heart'). The figurative use is common in dramatic or emotional contexts.
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