on a tear
idiom
US, informal
: having great success over a period of time
The team has been on a tear in recent weeks.
The economy is on a tear, but can it last?
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But at the same time, there is an air of resilience in many territories, as local films are on a tear, filling the space left by a retreating Hollywood.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Stocks have been on a tear for the past month after Trump began to change his tune on tariffs, announcing carve-outs for some tariffs on China and the prospect of inking some trade deals.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Tonight’s show is hosted by Walton Goggins, who has been on a tear lately at HBO, appearing on two of the best examples of modern prestige TV: The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
Jack Daniel’s has been on a tear over the past few years, releasing some truly excellent Tennessee whiskeys that have expanded the lineup well beyond Old No. 7.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 14 May 2025
Stocks have been on a tear for the past month after Trump began to change his tune on tariffs, announcing carve-outs for some tariffs on China and the prospect of inking some trade deals.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 13 May 2025
Tonight’s show is hosted by Walton Goggins, who has been on a tear lately at HBO, appearing on two of the best examples of modern prestige TV: The White Lotus and The Righteous Gemstones.
—EW.com, 11 May 2025
Jack Daniel’s has been on a tear over the past few years, releasing some truly excellent Tennessee whiskeys that have expanded the lineup well beyond Old No. 7.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for on a tear
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“On a tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20tear. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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