lace into

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

lace into
    v 1: hit violently, as in an attack [syn: {lam into}, {tear
         into}, {lace into}, {pitch into}, {lay into}]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

lace into \lace into\, v. t.
   To attack vigorously; -- used of physical or verbal attacks;
   as, the boss laced into him for coming to the meeting late.
   [PJC]