Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
light-into
phrasal verb
/laɪt ˈɪntuː/
Definition
To express a strong criticism or attack verbally against someone.
Examples
- After the debate, she really lit into him about his controversial statements.
- Don’t light into me for making a mistake; we all mess up sometimes!
- He was completely unprepared and the teacher lit into him during the presentation.
Meaning
The phrase ‘light-into’ suggests a vigorous or forceful way of confronting someone, often with harsh words or accusations.
Synonyms
- attack
- criticize
- scold
- reprimand
- rebuke
