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Phrasal verbs starting with "rip"

9 phrasal verbs use this verb

rip along
B2

To move very fast along a route, or for something to progress rapidly and energetically.

rip apart
B1

To tear something into pieces violently, or to criticise something harshly, or to destroy something emotionally or physically.

rip down
B1

To remove something from a wall or surface quickly and forcefully, or to demolish something.

rip into
B2

To attack someone or something physically or verbally with great force, or to start on something — food, work, a task — with great energy.

rip it up
B2

To perform or behave with extreme energy, skill, and enthusiasm, often at a party, concert, or competition; sometimes also means to discard

rip off
B1

To cheat someone by charging too much or stealing from them; to copy someone's idea or work without permission; or to remove something quick

rip on
C1

To mock, tease, or criticise someone in an ongoing or repeated way, often in a joking but sometimes hurtful manner.

rip out
B1

To remove something from its place by tearing or pulling with great force.

rip up
A2

To tear something into small pieces, or to cancel or disregard an agreement, rule, or document.