Light into Meaning in English
expression
释义
To criticize or scold someone very strongly and angrily, especially when you are upset with them.
用法与细微差别
"Light into" is informal and often British; usually applies to situations where someone is being strongly and emotionally criticized or scolded. Mostly used in spoken or narrative English. Common with "someone" or "something" as object: "light into him", "light into the waiter".
例句
The teacher light into the students for talking in class.
basic
Dad light into me for coming home late.
basic
She light into the waiter for getting her order wrong.
basic
After the mistake, the manager really light into the team during the meeting.
natural
He always light into anyone who disagrees with him.
natural
"Don't light into her, she's just trying to help!"
natural