Phrasal Verb - laying into
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.Definition
A phrasal verb meaning to attack or criticize someone severely and aggressively, often with physical or verbal force. It implies a deep-rooted anger or frustration towards the person or situation being addressed.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | John's boss laid into him for making a mistake on the project. |
| 2 | Mary's parents really laid into her when she came home late again. |
| 3 | The coach laid into the team after they lost the game. |
| 4 | Tom's friend laid into him for not inviting him to the party. |
| 5 | My sister laid into me for not helping her with the chores. |
| 6 | The politician's opponent laid into him during the debate. |
| 7 | The teacher laid into the students for not paying attention in class. |
| 8 | The captain laid into the crew for not following his orders. |
| 9 | The manager laid into the employees for not meeting their targets. |
| 10 | The coach laid into the referee after a controversial call |