tear someone a new one

tear (one) a new one

slang To criticize, berate, or upbraid one in an extremely belligerent and angry manner. Oh man, the boss is going to tear me a new one when he finds out what happened! I hope the government tears that company a new one for what they did.See also: new, one, tear

tear someone a new one

verbSee tear someone a new assholeSee also: new, one, someone, tear