sail into

[sail into] {v.}, {informal}

1. To attack with great strength; begin hitting hard.

* /George grabbed a stick and sailed into the dog./

Compare: LAY INTO, PITCH INTO. 2. To scold or criticize very hard.

* /The coach really sailed into Bob for dropping the pass./

Syn.: BAWL OUT, LAY INTO.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms


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