How to Pronounce "lay into"
expression
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
LAY IN-too, LAY in-TOO, LAY IN-tuh
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɪntʊ
LAY IN-tuh
Definition
To criticize, scold, or attack someone very harshly, often in a sudden or intense way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
British English
lˈeɪ/ /ˈɪntʊ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAY IN-too, LAY in-TOO, LAY IN-tuh
UK
LAY IN-tuh
Listen in Context
The coach laid into the team after they lost the game.
My mom lays into me when I forget my homework.
She laid into her brother for breaking her phone.
Wow, the boss really laid into Tom during the meeting—everyone was silent.