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

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

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

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