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pitch into

British  

verb

  1. to assail physically or verbally

  2. to get on with doing (something)

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pitch into Idioms  

  1. Attack, assault, either physically or verbally. For example, Aunt Sally pitched into Uncle Rob when he forgot to go to the bank. [Colloquial; first half of 1800s]

Example Sentences

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By pairing a back-five defensive shape with man-to-man pressure, United's main way of getting up the pitch into dangerous areas becomes less effective.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

In theory, having the extra man makes getting up the pitch into dangerous areas easier.

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

Having thrown only 23 pitches at that point, Ohtani got the green light to pitch into the third inning for the first time this year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025

The 27-year-old right-hander has yet to pitch into the sixth inning in major-league action this year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

I might yet pitch into the unforgiving sea.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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