cut to ribbons

• 把某物切成许多细条或碎片，常含猛烈、破坏性之意；也用于比喻，指严厉批评或彻底击败某人。

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.

   撕成碎片

   • 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.

   批得体无完肤

   • 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.