rip out

Related to rip out: ameliorating, depend on, disposed of, reminisces

rip out

To tear, pull, or wrest someone or something out (of someone or something), especially in a violent, forceful manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and "out." He ripped out the cable to stop the overheating appliance from starting an electrical fire. He ripped the arrow out of his fellow soldier and attempted to stop the bleeding with his hands. The force of the whitewater rapids ripped poor Jen right out of the raft.
See also: out, rip
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • (Is) this taken?
  • interpret for
  • interpret for (someone)
  • rescue from
  • rescue from (someone or something)
  • identify with
  • attune to
  • ask back
  • orient to (something)