tear up the pea patch
To put on a notable performance, especially in sports; to go on a rampage.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The young athlete really tore up the pea patch in today's game.”
“Our team was losing badly until the captain entered the field and tore up the pea patch to secure a win.”
“The rookie outfielder tore up the pea patch with such aggressive intensity that the opposing manager had no choice but to change his entire defensive strategy.”
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crocodile tear
A tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.
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patch up
To repair by adding a patch.
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pea patch
A baseball field.
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rough patch
A difficult or embattling period of one's life.
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shed a tear
To have a tear released, to cry (from sadness)
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tear a cat
To overact; to violently rant and rave on stage.
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tear one's hair out
To react with extreme agitation.
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tear to shreds
Synonym of tear to pieces.
Last updated August 10, 2026