Rip someone's heart out

B2

What does "Rip someone's heart out" mean?

violently kill someone

"Rip someone's heart out" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Try and destroy that, I'll rip her heart out.

The Vampire Diaries S1E13

And sometimes, without even meaning to, you might rip someone's beating heart out and stomp on it in a room full of 26 people and a teacher's assistant.

How I Met Your Mother S5E14

I'd like to rip his heart out of his chest!

The Sopranos S1E9

"Rip someone's heart out" in TV shows & movies

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