Tuck away

phrasal verb

To put something in a safe or hidden place.

She tucked away the letter in a drawer.
Visual representation of "tuck away" - To put something in a safe or hidden place

Often appears as...

  • tuck away money
  • tuck away memories
phrasal verb

To eat a lot of food.

He tucked away a big plate of spaghetti.
Visual representation of "tuck away" - To eat a lot of food

Often appears as...

  • tuck away dinner
  • tuck away lunch

Usage tips

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To put something in a safe or hidden place.

She tucked away the letter in a drawer.
Visual representation of "tuck away" - To put something in a safe or hidden place

Often appears as...

  • tuck away money
  • tuck away memories
phrasal verb

To eat a lot of food.

He tucked away a big plate of spaghetti.
Visual representation of "tuck away" - To eat a lot of food

Often appears as...

  • tuck away dinner
  • tuck away lunch

Usage tips

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "tuck away"
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Safety or Secrecy

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

Illustration for Safety or Secrecy
She tucked away her diary where no one could find it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Future Use

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

Illustration for Future Use
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.

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
She tucked away the happy memories from her childhood.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Safety or Secrecy

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

Illustration for Safety or Secrecy
She tucked away her diary where no one could find it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Future Use

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

Illustration for Future Use
He tucked away some money for the holidays.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Figurative Meaning

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

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
She tucked away the happy memories from her childhood.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Safety or Secrecy

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

Illustration for Safety or Secrecy
She tucked away her diary where no one could find it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Future Use

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

Illustration for Future Use
He tucked away some money for the holidays.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Figurative Meaning

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

Illustration for Figurative Meaning
She tucked away the happy memories from her childhood.
Visual representation of the word "Tuck away"

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