rip it up

Meaning: To perform with energy, excitement, and conspicuous success.

Example: “The band really ripped it up at the festival last night.”

Origin: Origin uncertain; likely from the image of tearing apart or destroying something as a metaphor for uninhibited, explosive performance.

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Compliments and insults from around the world, from the sweet to the savage.

Eres todo un personaje Said with deep affection: you're unforgettable, one of a kind, impossible to replace.
Sei una forza della natura You're unstoppable — your energy and drive are bigger than any obstacle.
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