on a tear
idiom
US, informal
: having great success over a period of time
The team has been on a tear in recent weeks.
The economy is on a tear, but can it last?
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Bitcoin is on a tear, likely to hit $100,000 any day and the entire crypto market is up 90% in 2024 according to CoinGecko.
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Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Reese was on a tear during her rookie season with the Chicago Sky in 2024.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Bitcoin has been on a tear since Donald Trump’s election win, and it could be poised for even more gains.
—Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
The cosmetics company has been on a tear over the past couple of years thanks to its viral marketing and its prowess in winning over young shoppers with its value versions of prestige favorites.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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Steven Ehrlich, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Reese was on a tear during her rookie season with the Chicago Sky in 2024.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Bitcoin has been on a tear since Donald Trump’s election win, and it could be poised for even more gains.
—Deena Zaidi, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
The cosmetics company has been on a tear over the past couple of years thanks to its viral marketing and its prowess in winning over young shoppers with its value versions of prestige favorites.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024
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“On a tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20tear. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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