burn up vs tear someone a new one

burn up

verb
  • To anger; to annoy. 

  • To feel overly hot or inflamed. 

  • To destroy by burning. 

  • To experience a high fever. 

  • To catch fire and burn until destroyed. 

tear someone a new one

verb
  • To express great anger toward (a person) for some perceived offence or shortcoming; to castigate. 

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