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Move about in excited or angry haste, as in He tore around the house, looking for the dog. [Second half of 1700s]
American Heritage Idioms
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Phrase(s): tear around (some place)
to move or run around rapidly and perhaps recklessly. • The kids were tearing around through the house all day. They’ve made a real mess. • Please don’t tear around the house.
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs