What does tear off mean?
tear off
Definition
To pull a piece away from the rest of a sheet or a roll.
Example sentences
He tore off about two metres of toilet paper to blow his nose.
He tore off about two metres of toilet paper to blow his nose.
Tear off a bit of paper towel for me? My hands are wet.
You don't need half the paper towel roll — just tear off one sheet!
You don't need half the paper towel roll — just tear off one sheet!