Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lace-into
phrasal verb
/leɪs ˈɪntuː/
Definition
To criticize or scold someone harshly.
Examples
- After he arrived late, the coach really laced into him during practice.
- She laced into her colleagues for not meeting the deadline.
- When the plans fell through, their manager laced into them with a long lecture.
Meaning
The phrase ‘lace-into’ conveys the act of verbally attacking or admonishing someone in a vigorous and often aggressive manner.
Synonyms
- Scold
- Reprimand
- Berate
- Admonish
