English · Phrasal verb Attested

start into

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To begin to eat.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bắt đầu ăn

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Where it’s used: Used American English

I'm so hungry, I want to start into that pizza right now!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To begin to argue with, nag or criticize somebody, especially when as part of a pattern of criticism along similar lines.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bắt đầu tranh cãi, nhắn nhủ hoặc chỉ trích

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “start into” mean?

To begin to eat.

Is “start into” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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