English Idiom · Intermediate
lay into
To start eating voraciously
Pronunciation: say lay into
Meaning
To start eating voraciously.
Example
I'm gonna lay into that ice cream later tonight.
I'm gonna lay into that ice cream later tonight.
Practice tips
- Practice lay into out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.