go on a tear
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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
“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
Anthony, meanwhile, should be happy now and is skilled enough to go on a tear that might even elevate the Knicks into a more secure playoff standing.
From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2012
Either you go on a tear for twenty-four hours,—you only have it twice a month,—or you sleep the twenty-four, if the week's been a bad one.
From Steel The Diary of a Furnace Worker by Charles Rumford Walker
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