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to tear up
[phrase form: tear]
01
to rip something into small pieces
Transitive: to tear up paper
02
to begin to cry or become emotional
Intransitive
tear up
v
Example
She tore up the old love letters after the breakup.
His eyes involuntarily teared up as he chopped onions in the kitchen.
During the talent show, the young hip-hop dancer tore up the dance floor with a routine that earned a standing ovation.
The professional dance troupe tore up the stage during their performance, leaving the audience cheering for an encore.
At the disco club, she tore up the dance floor with her electrifying dance moves, setting the tone for an unforgettable night.
