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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The 15-time All-Star left the game on March 30 in the third quarter after suffering a left ankle sprain while falling to the floor in a collision with Jabari Smith Jr.
This season has not been pretty for the Suns, especially after starting the season on a tear.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Since its low of $1,831 back in October 2023, gold has been on a tear and is up 20% this year.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Florida has been on a tear ever since (the Gators are 16-1 since losing to Tenneseee on February 1).
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
There’s Martin, who’s on a tear himself and owns the nation’s No. 2 time in the mile all-time (3:48.82).
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Since its low of $1,831 back in October 2023, gold has been on a tear and is up 20% this year.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Florida has been on a tear ever since (the Gators are 16-1 since losing to Tenneseee on February 1).
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
There’s Martin, who’s on a tear himself and owns the nation’s No. 2 time in the mile all-time (3:48.82).
—Cory Mull, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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“On a tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20tear. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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