rip into

phrase

: to criticize in a very harsh or angry way

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When Claudia’s ghost rips into Louis and Lestat with a miasma of rage and despair, Anderson and Reid’s eyes search for each other across the room, reflecting the unexpected agony of this experience and the regret of putting Claudia through this. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 15 July 2026 After the match, Egypt’s manager Hossan Hassan and Ziko himself ripped into Letexier for his work during the match. Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

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“Rip into.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rip%20into. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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