Meaning of the word "tearing down" in English
What does "tearing down" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
tearing down
US /ˈtɪərɪŋ daʊn/
UK /ˈtɪərɪŋ daʊn/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to intentionally destroy a building or other structure because it is old or not wanted
Example:
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The old factory is being tearing down to make way for new apartments.
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They are tearing down the old stadium next month.
2.
to criticize someone or something severely
Example:
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The critics were tearing down his new movie.
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It's easy to tear down someone's ideas, but harder to build them up.
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