cut to shreds
Example Sentences
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But the first half was an alien experience for him on the touchline, watching on as his Wales team were cut to shreds by a Belgian side who had rediscovered their verve.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2025
Nearing the shore the dinghy was cut to shreds on a rocky, razor sharp reef.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025
“It’s really been cut to shreds, hasn’t it?”
From New York Times ● Jul. 6, 2016
With a modest gesture she showed them where her frock had been cut to shreds.
From Adam Johnstone's Son by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)
One of her little black satin slippers was cut to shreds, and the other was clogged with wet sand.
From The Betrayal by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
