tear around
tear around
To run, drive, or otherwise move around (some location) in a fast, reckless manner. It's no wonder you got hurt with the way you've been tearing around the kitchen like that! Police are in pursuit of a black sports car tearing through downtown L.A. The parent frantically tore around the grocery store looking for his toddler.
See also: around, tear
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
tear around (some place)
to move or run around rapidly and perhaps recklessly. The kids were tearing around through the house all day. They've made a real mess. Please don't tear around the house.
See also: around, tear
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
tear around
Move about in excited or angry haste, as in He tore around the house, looking for the dog. [Second half of 1700s]
See also: around, tear
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
tear around
v.
1. To move about in excited, often angry haste: The coach tore around after his team lost. The boss is tearing around the office in a fury.
2. To lead a wild life: It's really frightening the way those teenagers tear around.
See also: around, tear
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- bomb around
- find way around
- go around and around
- get (someone) around the table
- get around the table
- fling (someone or something) around
- fling around
- dart around
- around (one's) ears
- chippy around