My Dad and Granddad, like most other Dads, had a plethora of special phrases that he used on us kids while we were growing up. Here are a few that will hopefully make you smile:
Rip ‘Em
As you left the house in the morning for school, this phrase was meant to encourage you to do your best and get good grades in school. (eg RIP ‘EM today at school!) If you did well on a particular assignment or project, that might also be a “rip ’em.” (eg That math test sure was a rip ’em.) It has to be said loudly with a certain tearing quality in the voice.