fly into

phrasal verb

flew into; flown into; flying into; flies into

: to be overcome by (sudden extreme emotion)

He flew into a rage.

They flew into a panic.

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Travelers can also opt to fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, although the 85-mile drive will take a little longer. —

Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2025 Marvel at pink lakes in Cabo Rojo Cabo Rojo is only an hour from the airport in Aguadilla for those flying into the west side of the island. —

Amy Gordon, AFAR Media, 31 Jan. 2025 There was no immediate cause identified, but officials said flight conditions were clear as the jet coming from Wichita was making a routine landing when the helicopter flew into its path. —

Jimmy Golen, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2025 But their elopement goes awry when Min’s conservative grandmother flies into Seattle from Korea and throws her closeted grandson a traditional wedding. —

Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fly into