Tuck away

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Safety or Secrecy

Used when protecting something from being found or accessed by others.

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She tucked away her diary where no one could find it.

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Future Use

Often implies saving or preserving something for later use or reference.

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He tucked away some money for the holidays.

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Figurative Meaning

Can be used metaphorically to describe memories or knowledge being kept safe in one's mind.

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She tucked away the happy memories from her childhood.

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