on a tear

prepositional phrase3

1. •
   Engaged in a continuous, fast-paced procession of actions or events, especially with favorable results.

   • [T]he team was on a tear, having laid waste to three early round tournament opponents by a total victory margin of 82 points. — 1981
2. •
   In or into a protracted state of agitation, fury, or zeal.

   • Congress has been hopping mad and the U.N.-haters have been on a tear. — 2001
3. •
   Binge drinking; engaged in a bout of heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages; on a bender.

   • That Kelly, when he goes on a tear, he don't wait for the bars to open. — 1998