Meanings
verbrip someone a new one (third-person singular simple present rips someone a new one, present participle ripping someone a new one, simple past and past participle ripped someone a new one)
present singular third person rips someone a new one · participle present ripping someone a new one · participle past ripped someone a new one · past ripped someone a new one
Synonyms & antonyms
verbSynonym of tear someone a new one.
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Origin
Euphemism for rip someone a new asshole.
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rip someone a new one. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rip%20someone%20a%20new%20one
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