rip in half

rip something in half

and rip something in two

to tear something into two parts. Did you know that Ed can rip a telephone book in half? I can rip a newspaper in two.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Dan	[dæn]
Almeric	[æl'merik]
Haul	-	Welsh
Totty	TAHT-ee	English
Usoa	-	Basque
Kaj (2)	KIE	Swedish (Rare)