tears, tore, torn, tearing
to tear away
phrasal verb
To remove someone or something forcefully from a place or situation
- 1She had to tear away the child from the playground.
- 2He was torn away from his work by an emergency.
Imagine you have a sticker stuck on your shirt. When you pull it off quickly and forcefully, you are tearing it away. It's like forcefully removing something from where it doesn't belong.
Remember, "tear away" implies a sudden and forceful action. It's not a gentle removal like peeling off a band-aid. So, think of it as a quick and strong pull to tear something away.
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in a toy store
The Reluctant Shopper
Timothy
Look at all these toys! I don't want to leave.
Patricia
I know, but we really have to go now.
Timothy
Can't we stay a little longer?
Patricia
I'm afraid I'll have to tear you away from here, or we'll be late.
at a meat counter
The Persistent Customer
Richard
Thomas, you really need to leave now; the store is closing.
Thomas
I know, but I can't decide between the ribeye and the sirloin.
Richard
If you don't choose soon, they'll have to tear you away from the counter.
Thomas
Alright, alright, I'll take the ribeye!
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Similar to "to tear away":
- 1detach
- 2separate