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lay into

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Meaning

to criticize someone harshly

Example Sentences

"Instead of laying into the intern, offer some guidance."

Related Expressions

hold yourself accountable

to take personal responsibility for your actions

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feeling calm and accepting of oneself

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to be performing at one’s best level

count to ten

to pause and calm down before reacting in anger

read someone like a book

to easily understand someone's thoughts and intentions

To toe the line

To follow rules or policies strictly, often without question...