wail on
Strike again, again
Wail on means to attack vigorously or repeatedly—physically, verbally, or musically.
Someone might wail on a punching bag or wail on the drums.
The phrase suggests sustained, energetic assault: The critics wailed on his new film.
Sometimes spelled whale on, which may be the original form.
- thrashBeat violently or defeat utterly
- pummelStrike repeatedly with fists
- beat the crap out ofAttack with overwhelming force
- work overAttack repeatedly and violently
- lash outAttack abruptly in anger
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