tear along
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tear along
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (to go fast)
a. ir a toda velocidad
We were tearing along when we suddenly saw a cop car, and I slammed on the brakes.Íbamos a toda velocidad cuando, de repente, vimos un carro de policía y pisé fuerte el freno.
b. salir lanzado
The two motorcycles were tearing along at nearly 100 mph.Las dos motos salían lanzados a casi 100 mph.
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
a. ir a toda velocidad por
We were tearing along the highway with the windows down.Íbamos a toda velocidad por la autopista con las ventanas bajadas.
b. salir lanzado por
You can't just tear along this road and to expect to not get pulled over.No puedes salir lanzado por esta carretera y esperar que no te hagan detener.
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