verb
Meaning 1
To begin to eat.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
Examples
- I'm so hungry, I want to start into that pizza right now!
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start into
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verb
Meaning 2
To begin to argue with, nag or criticize somebody, especially when as part of a pattern of criticism along similar lines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
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