Pitch Into (Verb)
Meaning
Hit violently, as in an attack.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The boxer's opponent charged forward to pitch into him with a flurry of punches.
- The rival gang members rushed in to pitch into the argument and escalate the violence.
- The angry protester began to pitch into the police officer with her fist raised.
- The group of children started to pitch into their sibling with playful hits during the pillow fight.
- The street thug decided to pitch into the passerby without warning or provocation.