rip out

strappare

Togliere qualcosa strappandolo da ciò che lo tiene attaccato.

In inglese semplice: To remove something by tearing it away from what holds it.

• Don't rip out that page.
• She ripped the photo out of the magazine.
• Someone had ripped out the last chapter.

Come si usa: rip something out of something (He ripped a page out of his notebook.)

Sinonimi: tear out

Espressioni comuni: rip out pages, rip out something

strappare via, divellere

Togliere qualcosa con grande forza, spesso danneggiando ciò che lo tiene fermo.

In inglese semplice: To remove something with great force, often damaging what holds it.

• They ripped out the old pipes.
• The wind ripped the gate out of its posts.
• Are you going to rip out the whole kitchen?

Come si usa: rip something out (The workers ripped the old kitchen out.); rip something out of something (The storm ripped a tree out of the ground.)

Sinonimi: tear out, wrench out

Espressioni comuni: rip out pipes, rip out kitchens, rip out something

scucire

Togliere il filo che unisce pezzi di stoffa per separarli o cucirli di nuovo.

In inglese semplice: To remove the thread holding pieces of cloth together so you can separate or sew them again.

• Rip out these stitches first.
• She ripped out the seam to alter the dress.
• Have you ripped out the old stitching?

Come si usa: rip something out (I had to rip the stitches out and sew the hem again.)

Sinonimi: unpick, unstitch

Contrari: stitch

Espressioni comuni: rip out stitches, rip out seams

sbottare, esclamare

Dire qualcosa all’improvviso e ad alta voce, spesso per rabbia o sorpresa.

In inglese semplice: To say something suddenly and loudly, often because you are angry or surprised.

• He ripped out an angry curse.
• She ripped out a sharp warning as the cart rolled away.
• The startled guard ripped out a shout.

Come si usa: rip out something (He ripped out a curse when the hammer struck his thumb.)

Sinonimi: blurt out, exclaim

Espressioni comuni: rip out curses, rip out something