On a streak or series, usually a winning streak. Will sometimes be used (semi-sarcastically) to define a losing streak.
When used for a positive streak, it's similar to "tear it up."
When used for a positive streak, it's similar to "tear it up."
He won four bike races in a row--he's on a tear!
The market went up 14% in the least four weeks. The market is on a tear! (aka "The market is tearing it up!")
The market went up 14% in the least four weeks. The market is on a tear! (aka "The market is tearing it up!")
by Wayne the definer April 2, 2009
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Jill was so pissed about the flat tire that she went off on a tear. Every other word was fuck.
Brad has been on a tear of calling in sick recently. He hasn't worked a Friday in over a month.
Brad has been on a tear of calling in sick recently. He hasn't worked a Friday in over a month.
by Cliff96 April 26, 2006
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on a tear
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