torn someone a new asshole
Verbally eviscerated someone
To tear someone a new asshole is to berate or criticize them with extreme severity—a verbal attack so harsh it's likened to violent physical damage.
The phrase is vulgar but common in casual speech: The coach tore him a new asshole after he dropped the pass.
Sometimes softened to *torn a new one*.
- yellingVocalization at maximum volume
- reprimandingFormally expressing disapproval
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
- chastisingCriticizing severely for faults
- insultingShowing contempt through words
lambasting · condemning · rebuking · blasted · dressing down · figurative speech · power struggles · hyperbole · verbal assault
intensity of criticism
torn someone a new assholehandled with kid gloves
Treated with excessive caution
soft-pedaled · glossed over · tiptoed around · let slide · brushed off
valence of treatment
torn someone a new assholekissed someone's ass
Ingratiated through excessive flattery
buttered up · commended · extolled · lauded · built up