Tuck into

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phrasal verb

To start eating food eagerly.

She happily tucked into her breakfast.
Visual representation of "tuck into" - To start eating food eagerly

Often appears as...

  • tuck into breakfast
  • tuck into lunch
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Appetite Expression

Used to show strong hunger or enthusiasm towards the meal being started.

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After the long hike, I'm ready to tuck into a big meal.
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Social Eating

Often used when eating in company, showing shared enjoyment of the food.

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We all tucked into the pizza as soon as it arrived.
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Not for Snacks

Typically not used for eating small amounts of food or snacks.

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We don't say 'tucked into nuts', but rather 'tucked into a hearty stew'.
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