go on a tear
Example Sentences
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“It’s beautiful to watch the player, that especially represents your team, go on a tear like this. We’ve needed all of it, and he’s in an extremely good rhythm.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2024
The Mets will go on a tear once Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer recover their health and Francisco Lindor recovers his groove.
From New York Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
“I feel like I’m ready to go on a tear, like I’m excited to play,” Mickelson said.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 16, 2020
Then, they'll look to "go on a tear" in May, in the words of the campaign official.
From US News ● Apr. 13, 2016
If the wheel is loose, the governor will most likely stop and the engine will go on a tear.
From Rough and Tumble Engineering by James H. Maggard
