The German word "Sack" can mean:

- sack, bag

- man (derogatory)

The German word "gerissen" means:

- torn, ruptured

- sly, shrewd

So, when Germans say "Der alte Sack ist gerissen" it can mean:

- "The old bag is damaged"

or

- "That old fart is clever!"

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