To rip something up

Meaning: to tear something into small pieces so as to destroy it

Examples:

She ripped up her pile of old letters and put them in the bin.

I hate this contract, it is a bad deal, I want to rip it up.

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To get out

Meaning: to become known, to become public knowledge Examples: I don't want it to get out that I am leaving. Please don't tell anyone. If this bad news gets out, people will panic and try to run away.