The idiom "tear a strip off someone" likely originated from the metaphorical image of forcefully tearing a strip, akin to scolding or reprimanding someone severely. This expression is used to convey the act of criticizing or chastising someone in a harsh and direct manner.

What is the origin of the idiom "tear a strip off someone" and when to use it?

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to [tear] a strip off {sb}

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ tear a strip off somebody “ im Englischen

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