Phrasal Verb: Tear off

Phrasal Verb: Tear off


Meaning: Remove part of a form or letter using your hands, not scissors

Example: She TORE the slip OFF the bottom of the form and sent it with her cheque.

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Phrasal Verb: Tear off


Meaning: Leave at high speed

Example: The police TORE OFF in their car after arresting her.

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Phrasal Verb: Tear off


Meaning: Remove with force

Example: The storm TORE the roof OFF.

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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 7 phrasal verbs with 'TEAR'

- Tear apart
- Tear at
- Tear away
- Tear down
- Tear into
- Tear off
- Tear up

 

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