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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The stock had been on a tear, rising almost 40% in 2025 to date and recently trading above $1,200, close to its all-time high.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The firm was founded and raised its first fund in the 2021 boom, where a flood of emerging managers raised new funds and the IPO market was on a tear.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The stock has been on a tear this year as gold prices shoot to record highs.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Silver has been on a tear, supported by momentum from gold’s record-breaking rally.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2025
The firm was founded and raised its first fund in the 2021 boom, where a flood of emerging managers raised new funds and the IPO market was on a tear.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
The stock has been on a tear this year as gold prices shoot to record highs.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Silver has been on a tear, supported by momentum from gold’s record-breaking rally.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 Oct. 2025
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“On a tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20tear. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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