tore, ripped, pulled herself together, cracked (a joke), went to great lengths
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Sie riss sich zusammen und fing wieder an zu reden.
She pulled herself together and started talking again.
Tom riss eine Seite heraus.
Tom tore out a page.
Sie riss die Kartoffeln heraus.
She pulled out the potatoes.
Tom riss sich fast ein Bein aus, um Mary eine gute Zeit zu garantieren.
Tom almost went out of his way to ensure Mary had a good time.
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Tom riss den Umschlag auf.
Tom ripped open the envelope.
Tom riss den Briefumschlag auf.
Tom ripped open the envelope.
I ripped open the envelope.
She opened her eyes wide.