pitch into

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Definition

Verb (phrasal verb): - To attack or criticize someone or something verbally or physically with force and energy. This phrasal verb describes the act of assailing someone, either through harsh words or physical violence, often with suddenness and vigor. - To start doing something with great energy and enthusiasm. In a more figurative and common sense, it means to begin a task, especially a difficult or large one, with determination and effort.

Usage Examples
  • Verb (Attack/Criticize):
    • The critics pitched into the director's new film, calling it a complete failure.
    • He was so angry that he pitched into the man without warning.
  • Verb (Begin energetically):
    • We all pitched into the cleaning and had the house spotless in an hour.
    • As soon as the food arrived, everyone pitched into the meal.
Advanced Usage
  • "to pitch into someone/something": This construction is used to specify the target of the attack or the object of the energetic effort.
    • She pitched into the pile of paperwork on her desk. (She started working on it energetically.)
    • The opposition leader pitched into the government's new policy during the debate. (He attacked/criticized it forcefully.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Pitch in (phrasal verb): To contribute help or money to a common cause. This is a closely related but distinct phrasal verb.
    • Everyone needs to pitch in to make this event a success.
Synonyms
  • Attack: to act against someone or something in a violent or critical way.
  • Lambaste: to criticize someone or something severely.
  • Set about: to start doing something with energy.
  • Tackle: to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult task.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Pitch in: To join in and help, or to contribute.
    • If we all pitch in, we can finish this project on time.
Related Idioms
  • Lay into someone/something: To attack or criticize someone or something fiercely. This idiom is very similar in meaning to the "attack" sense of "pitch into."
    • He really laid into me for making a mistake.
Verb
  1. hit violently, as in an attack

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