Tuck into
phrasal verb
To start eating food eagerly.
She happily tucked into her breakfast.
Often appears as...
- tuck into breakfast
- tuck into lunch
phrasal verb
To put something into a safe or convenient place.
He tucked his wallet into his pocket.
Often appears as...
- tuck into a bag
- tuck into a drawer
phrasal verb
To make a child comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up.
She tucked her kids into bed every night.
Often appears as...
- tuck into bed
- tuck into a blanket
phrasal verb
To start eating food eagerly.
She happily tucked into her breakfast.
Often appears as...
- tuck into breakfast
- tuck into lunch
phrasal verb
To put something into a safe or convenient place.
He tucked his wallet into his pocket.
Often appears as...
- tuck into a bag
- tuck into a drawer
phrasal verb
To make a child comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up.
She tucked her kids into bed every night.
Often appears as...
- tuck into bed
- tuck into a blanket
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Appetite Expression
Used to show strong hunger or enthusiasm towards the meal being started.
After the long hike, I'm ready to tuck into a big meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Eating
Often used when eating in company, showing shared enjoyment of the food.
We all tucked into the pizza as soon as it arrived.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Snacks
Typically not used for eating small amounts of food or snacks.
We don't say 'tucked into nuts', but rather 'tucked into a hearty stew'.
Pro Tip 1/3Appetite Expression
Used to show strong hunger or enthusiasm towards the meal being started.
After the long hike, I'm ready to tuck into a big meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Eating
Often used when eating in company, showing shared enjoyment of the food.
We all tucked into the pizza as soon as it arrived.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Snacks
Typically not used for eating small amounts of food or snacks.
We don't say 'tucked into nuts', but rather 'tucked into a hearty stew'.
Pro Tip 1/3Appetite Expression
Used to show strong hunger or enthusiasm towards the meal being started.
After the long hike, I'm ready to tuck into a big meal.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Eating
Often used when eating in company, showing shared enjoyment of the food.
We all tucked into the pizza as soon as it arrived.
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Snacks
Typically not used for eating small amounts of food or snacks.
We don't say 'tucked into nuts', but rather 'tucked into a hearty stew'.
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