Lam into

verb

To attack or criticize someone verbally.

She really lammed into him for being late all the time.
Visual representation of "lam into" - To attack or criticize someone verbally

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To hit or strike someone or something with force.

He lammed into the ball, sending it flying across the field.
Visual representation of "lam into" - To hit or strike someone or something with force

Usage tips

Informal, Neutral

Colloquial

verb

To collide harshly with someone or something.

The car lammed into the tree, causing extensive damage.
Visual representation of "lam into" - To collide harshly with someone or something

Usage tips

Informal, Neutral

Colloquial

verb

To attack or criticize someone verbally.

She really lammed into him for being late all the time.
Visual representation of "lam into" - To attack or criticize someone verbally

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

verb

To hit or strike someone or something with force.

He lammed into the ball, sending it flying across the field.
Visual representation of "lam into" - To hit or strike someone or something with force

Usage tips

Informal, Neutral

Colloquial

verb

To collide harshly with someone or something.

The car lammed into the tree, causing extensive damage.
Visual representation of "lam into" - To collide harshly with someone or something

Usage tips

Informal, Neutral

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "lam into"
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Verbal Confrontation

Used to describe a fierce verbal confrontation, often implies anger.

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After the meeting, she lammed into him for his poor performance.
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Intensity

Emphasizes the intensity of the verbal attack, more than just a criticism.

Illustration for Intensity
He lammed into the politician with a fiery speech.
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Public Scolding

Often used for scoldings in public or where others can witness.

Illustration for Public Scolding
In the team huddle, the coach lammed into the players for lacking spirit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Verbal Confrontation

Used to describe a fierce verbal confrontation, often implies anger.

Illustration for Verbal Confrontation
After the meeting, she lammed into him for his poor performance.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intensity

Emphasizes the intensity of the verbal attack, more than just a criticism.

Illustration for Intensity
He lammed into the politician with a fiery speech.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Scolding

Often used for scoldings in public or where others can witness.

Illustration for Public Scolding
In the team huddle, the coach lammed into the players for lacking spirit.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Verbal Confrontation

Used to describe a fierce verbal confrontation, often implies anger.

Illustration for Verbal Confrontation
After the meeting, she lammed into him for his poor performance.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Intensity

Emphasizes the intensity of the verbal attack, more than just a criticism.

Illustration for Intensity
He lammed into the politician with a fiery speech.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Scolding

Often used for scoldings in public or where others can witness.

Illustration for Public Scolding
In the team huddle, the coach lammed into the players for lacking spirit.
Visual representation of the word "Lam into"

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