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fly into

1 of 1verb
/ˈflaɪ ɪn.tʊ/
Forms:flies into,flying into,flew into,flown into
1

to suddenly and intensely enter a particular emotional or mental state

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  • Upon hearing the tragic news, she flew into a fit of uncontrollable tears.
  • The teacher flew into a rage when she saw the students cheating.
  • The fan flew into a frenzy when his team scored the winning goal.
  • She flew into a panic when she realized she had lost her wallet.
  • The unexpected gift made her fly into a state of delight.
2

to arrive at a location, typically a city or place, by airplane or aircraft

  • The international business delegation is expected to fly into the capital tomorrow.
  • Every summer, tourists fly into the coastal town to enjoy the beaches.
  • They will fly into New York City for their vacation next week.