sail into

1. Attack or criticize vigorously, as in It was part of his technique to sail into the sales force at the start of their end-of-the-year meeting. This term derives from sail in the sense of “move vigorously.” [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

His two compatriots on the dive team, whose job was to attach the explosives to the Warrior’s hull, were due to arrive on July 7, the same day the Rainbow Warrior would sail into port.

From Slate

In late summer 2018, officers spotted Nick sail into view with four Vietnamese men in his boat.

From BBC

USC should sail into the Elite Eight, where they likely will face UConn, a team USC beat earlier in the season.

From Los Angeles Times

Congratulations coach, thank you and all the best from your @FOXSports and @NFLonFOX family as you set sail into retirement.

From Los Angeles Times

Next, Starr wrote, “under the pretext of protecting the violated rights of French California” — where have we heard that dodge before? —warships would sail into key California harbors and … voila!

From Los Angeles Times