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lace into

[lace into] or [tie into] {v.}, {informal} To attack physically or with words; begin to hit or criticize. * /The boxer laced into his opponent./ * /The critics laced into […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

rip into

[rip into] or [tear into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To start a fight with; attack. * /The puppy is tearing into the big dog./ Syn.: [PITCH INTO]. 2. To quarrel with; […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

give it to

[give it to] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To give punishment to; beat. * /The crowd yelled for the wrestler to give it to his opponent./ Syn.: [LET HAVE IT]. 2. […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

lay into

[lay into] or [light into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack physically; go at vigorously. * /The two fighters laid into each other as soon as the bell rang./ * /John […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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