Lace into Meaning in English
expression
ˈɫeɪs/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
LAYS IN-too, LAYS in-TOO, LAYS IN-tuh
lˈeɪs/ /ˈɪntʊ
LAYS IN-tuh
Definition
To attack someone or something with energy, either physically or verbally, usually in a harsh or forceful way.
Usage & Nuances
Primarily informal and often used in Australian, British, and American English. Most common for strong verbal criticism ('He really laced into them'), but can also describe aggressive physical action. Not related to shoelaces; idiomatic only.
Spanish: atacar - reprender duramentePortuguese (BR): atacar - repreender severamentePortuguese (PT): atacar - repreender severamenteChinese (Simplified): 猛烈抨击 - 严厉批评Chinese (Traditional): 猛烈抨擊 - 嚴厲批評Hindi: कड़ी आलोचना करना - आक्रामक हमला करनाArabic: يهاجم بشدة - ينتقد بقسوةBengali: তীব্রভাবে আক্রমণ করা - কড়া কথা বলাRussian: жёстко критиковать - набрасываться (словесно или физически)Japanese: 激しく非難する - きつく叱るVietnamese: chỉ trích gay gắt - mắng mỏ dữ dộiKorean: 심하게 비난하다 - 세게 나무라다Turkish: sertçe eleştirmek - azarlamakUrdu: شدید تنقید کرنا - ڈانٹناIndonesian: mengkritik tajam - memarahi dengan keras
Example Sentences
After the mistake, the coach laced into the players.
basic
He laced into his brother for breaking the window.
basic
The teacher laced into the class for being noisy.
basic
She really laced into me when I forgot her birthday.
natural
The critics laced into the movie after the poor reviews.
natural
If you make that mistake again, the boss will lace into you.
natural