cut to ribbons

• تمزيق شيء إلى شرائح أو قطع رقيقة كثيرة، غالبًا بعنف أو بشكل مدمّر؛ ويُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى النقد القاسي أو الهزيمة الساحقة أو التدمير الكامل لشخص أو شيء.

To cut something into many thin strips or pieces, often violently or destructively; also used figuratively to mean to criticize or defeat someone severely.

1. Physically tear or shredB2informal

   To cut something into many thin strips or pieces, often violently.

   تمزيق إلى شرائح

   • The paper was cut to ribbons by the shredder.
   • The cat cut the curtains to ribbons with its claws.
   • The explosion cut the metal fence to ribbons.

2. Criticize severelyC1informal

   To criticize someone or something very harshly, often in a public or formal setting.

   الانتقاد اللاذع

   • The film critic cut the movie to ribbons in his review.
   • Her speech was cut to ribbons by the opposition party.
   • The manager cut his proposal to ribbons during the meeting.