About "Torn Shreds"
'Torn to Shreds' (shown as 'Torn Shreds' in the puzzle) is an
idiomatic expression meaning to be severely criticized, completely destroyed, or thoroughly damaged.
According to Cambridge Dictionary, this phrase can describe both physical destruction and harsh criticism
or analysis. The expression is commonly used in media reviews, political commentary, and academic critique
to describe thorough dismantling of arguments or ideas. Communication studies research from Northwestern
University shows how metaphorical language like this helps people express intense emotional responses to
criticism or conflict. The phrase represents the human tendency to use violent imagery to describe
non-physical experiences, making it a powerful tool for conveying the intensity of critical analysis or
devastating critique. Sources: Cambridge Dictionary - Torn to Shreds, Northwestern
University - Communication Studies.