start in on

The phrase "start in on" is often used in informal contexts to describe the commencement of an action or verbal attack.

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Definition

B2General

(informal)To begin working on a specific task or activity.

Example

Let's start in on the new project after lunch.
She decided to start in on her homework right after school.

B2Interpersonal

(informal)To begin criticizing or verbally attacking someone.

Example

He started in on me about the mistakes in the report.
They always start in on each other during meetings.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "start in on":

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