light into
B2 informal inseparable transitive
In simple words
To really go after someone or something — either hitting them, yelling at them, or starting a task with a lot of energy.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To attack or criticise someone harshly and forcefully.
"The senator lit into his opponent over the budget proposals during the debate."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To begin a task, meal, or activity with great energy and enthusiasm.
"The hungry workers lit into the food the moment it was set on the table."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Chiefly American English, especially in informal and Southern regional speech. Used both for physical attacks and for verbal criticism. Also used for attacking a task or meal with enthusiasm.
Commonly used with
critic opponent meal task speech work
Forms
Base
light into
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lights into
he/she/it
Past simple
lighted into
yesterday
Past participle
lighted into
have + pp
-ing form
lighting into
continuous
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