How to Pronounce "light into"
expression
ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
LYT-IN-too, LYT-in-TOO, LYT-IN-tuh
lˈaɪt/ /ˈɪntʊ
LYT-IN-tu
Definition
To criticize or scold someone very strongly and angrily, especially when you are upset with them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫaɪt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
lˈaɪt/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LYT-IN-too, LYT-in-TOO, LYT-IN-tuh
UK
LYT-IN-tu
Listen in Context
The teacher light into the students for talking in class.
Dad light into me for coming home late.
She light into the waiter for getting her order wrong.
After the mistake, the manager really light into the team during the meeting.