Pronunciation: /ˈɡoʊ ɒn ə ðə tɛr/
noun a period of excessive drinking or wild behavior
A1 My friend likes to go on a tear and party all night.
A2 After exams, the students decided to go on a tear and celebrate their freedom.
B1 The football team went on a tear and won every game in the tournament.
B2 The rock band went on a tear, touring across the country and playing sold-out shows.
C1 The CEO went on a tear, acquiring several companies and expanding the business empire.
C2 The artist went on a tear, creating masterpiece after masterpiece in a creative frenzy.
preposition used before 'tear' to indicate the specific nature of the spree
A1 I want to go on a tear at the mall this weekend.
A2 She went on a tear at the buffet, trying every dish available.
B1 After the exam, he decided to go on a tear and celebrate with his friends.
B2 The team went on a tear during the playoffs, winning every game.
C1 The politician went on a tear during the debate, attacking his opponents relentlessly.
C2 The artist went on a tear, producing a series of masterpieces in a short period of time.
formal After weeks of intense studying, the students decided to go on a tear and celebrate their hard work.
informal Let's go on a tear and hit up all the bars in town tonight!
slang I heard Sarah and her friends are planning to go on a tear this weekend.
figurative The stock market has been on a tear lately, reaching new record highs.
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