Tuck into Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To start eating food with energy and enthusiasm, especially when you are hungry or the food is tasty.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Mainly informal and used in British English. 'Tuck into' is almost always about food and conveys that someone is enjoying the meal heartily. Common in phrases like 'Let's tuck into dinner!' Not used for eating lightly or politely.
جمل نموذجية
The children tucked into the pizza as soon as it arrived.
basic
Everyone tucked into their breakfast after the long walk.
basic
He was hungry and couldn't wait to tuck into his burger.
basic
"Dinner's ready!" called Mum, and we all rushed to tuck into the roast.
natural
After finishing the race, the runners couldn't wait to tuck into the snacks.
natural
We set the table outside and all just wanted to tuck into the barbecue together.
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