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To harshly criticize someone, to tear them to pieces verbally in front of others. The kind of devastating analysis that doesn't leave anything standing once it's done.

Example

"He tore him apart in the meeting in front of everyone."

"The critics tore the film to shreds."

Regional synonyms:

Algo gracioso, divertido o agradable que te saca una sonrisa. En México 'curado' se usa para situaciones chistosas o experiencias que la pasaste bien.