词组 | tuck into |
释义 | Phr V tuck into tucks, tucking, tucked tuck into sth informal to start eatingI was just about to tuck into an enormous pizza when you rang. tuck into sth BrE informal to start eating something with enjoyment: By that time we were starving, and we tucked into a delicious meal of steak, chips and ice-cream.■ SIMILAR TO: dig into tuck into (something)1. To place or secure someone or something into some snug location. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "tuck" and "into." I tucked the card discretely into my pocket. Jimmy still can't fall asleep unless I tuck him into bed. I had to tuck my skirt into my waistband so it would get muddy while I crossed the swamp. 2. To commence eating a meal or some piece of food, especially with enthusiasm or gusto. I was so glad to tuck into my sandwich after the long, arduous hike up the mountain. I always get great satisfaction out of watching the whole family tuck into a meal I've prepared. tuck into somethingto begin eating something vigorously. The kids really tucked into the stew. I could see from the way that they tucked into their meal that they were really hungry. tuck intoEat heartily or greedily, as in For a two-year-old he really tucked into his food. [Early 1800s] tuck intov. 1. To gather something up and fold or thrust it into something so as to secure or confine it: I wrote the number on a piece of paper and tucked it into my pocket. 2. To make someone secure in some bed for sleep, especially by tucking bedclothes into the bed: After the children put on their pajamas, I tucked them into bed. 3. Slang To begin to eat something heartily: We tucked into a stack of pancakes. |
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