Tuck away Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To put something in a safe or hidden place, often to save it for later. It can also mean to eat something quickly and eagerly (mainly used informally).
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually informal. Common with objects ('tuck away the money') or when talking about locations ('tucked away in the mountains'). As slang, 'tuck away' can mean to eat a lot quickly ('He tucked away two burgers'). Often confused with just 'tuck', but 'tuck away' emphasizes hiding or storing.
جمل نموذجية
She tucked away her diary in a drawer.
basic
He tucked away some money for emergencies.
basic
The café is tucked away on a quiet street.
basic
Whenever I finish reading, I tuck away my books so they don’t get dusty.
natural
He tucked away two slices of cake at the party!
natural
Their house is tucked away in the hills, far from the city noise.
natural