| 词汇 | starts in on |
| 释义 | (redirected from starts in on)start in on1. To begin doing something; to undertake some task or activity. Before we start in on this project, let's clarify who will be reporting to whom, OK? By the time he started in on his actual apology, he had already engendered a lot of ill will from everyone in the audience. 2. To begin criticizing, rebuking, or verbally attacking someone. I thought she was about to start in on my again for my mistake, but she just shook her head in disappointment and went back to her office. I don't think their marriage is very healthy, judging by the way Frank starts in on her like that. start in on someone or somethingto begin dealing with, discussing, or chastising someone or something. Please don't start in on me again! You said enough the previous three times. When will you be ready to start in on painting the house? start in on1. Begin doing something, as in We started right in on the repairs. Also see start in. 2. Attack, especially verbally, as in Nancy keeps starting in on Carl, complaining about the errors in his work. [Early 1900s] start in on1. To begin an activity regarding (something): start in on a new book. 2. To begin to criticize or complain about (someone or something). |
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