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Meaning of the word "lay into" in English

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lay into

US /leɪ ˈɪntuː/

UK /leɪ ˈɪn.tuː/

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Phrasal Verb

to attack someone physically or verbally with great force or anger

Example:

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The coach really laid into the team after their poor performance.

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She laid into him with a barrage of insults.

Synonym:

berate scold reprimand lambaste assail

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lay lay on lay by lay out lay down lay off lay up