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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Laid right into

Hi,

What does 'laid right into someone' mean? Is it a phrase? Thanks.

Ann laid right into Jane about the marriage to Ann's son being the wrong thing for him.
  

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Hi, What does ' laid right into someone' mean? Is it a phrase? Yes.

  • Hi, What does ' laid right into someone' mean?
  • Is it a phrase?
  • Yes.
  • Thanks.
  • Ann laid right into Jane about the marriage to Ann's son being the wrong thing for him.
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Hi,

What does 'laid right into someone' mean? Is it a phrase? Yes. Thanks.

Ann laid right into Jane about the marriage to Ann's son being the wrong thing for him.


Roughly, 'attacked without hesitation'.

Often verbally, as here, but sometimes physically.

Clive

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