Tearing things is a phrase that describes the act of ripping or destroying something. It can be used to describe physical objects, such as tearing paper or fabric, or it can be used to describe emotional destruction, such as tearing someone down with words. The crossword solution for this term is 'eyes, ' which could refer to the physical act of tearing up one's eyes in sorrow or anger, or it could refer to the figurative act of tearing someone down with a piercing gaze.