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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Smith‑Njigba has been on a tear this NFL season.
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Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Set to produce alongside Jeff Arkuss under his Unknown Quantity, Bremner has been on a tear in the last year, finding success setting up a trio of original scripts from emerging writers in a tough marketplace.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Precious metals, which had been on a tear in recent months, remain sharply lower Friday.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Gold and silver prices have been on a tear since last year, and both metals have added to their gains throughout 2026, with gold and silver surpassing respective milestones of $5,000 and $100 last week.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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Johnny Resendiz, CBS News, 7 Feb. 2026
Set to produce alongside Jeff Arkuss under his Unknown Quantity, Bremner has been on a tear in the last year, finding success setting up a trio of original scripts from emerging writers in a tough marketplace.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Precious metals, which had been on a tear in recent months, remain sharply lower Friday.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Gold and silver prices have been on a tear since last year, and both metals have added to their gains throughout 2026, with gold and silver surpassing respective milestones of $5,000 and $100 last week.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“On a tear.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20a%20tear. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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