tuck away
The phrase "tuck away" can describe hiding, storing, or consuming something with enthusiasm.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To hide or store something in a secure or secret place.
Example
- She tucked away her savings in a secret drawer.
- He tucked away the old letters in a box under the bed.
B2Food
(informal, UK, slang)To eat a large amount of food with enthusiasm.
Example
- He tucked away an entire pizza by himself.
- They tucked away the feast with great delight.
B2Location
(informal)To be situated in a remote or hidden place.
Example
- The cottage was tucked away in the hills.
- The small café is tucked away in a quiet alley.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tuck away":
tuck uptuck intuck outhide awaytuck boxput awaypack awayshut awaystow awayfold uphide behindduck downlay asidehole upfile awayruck uptuckered outpush awayput back