lace into verb2 •(informal) To vigorously attack, either physically or verbally.A bulldozer does its dirty work Tuesday lacing into the first of several Beach Street buildings that will be rendered rubble. — 1981 •(informal) To consume with gusto.Now, that doesn't mean we should all lace into the fries and gravy. — 1988 formslaced into · lacing into · laces into