tuck in

verb

1. Alsotuck into tr to put to bed and make snug
2. tr to thrust the loose ends or sides of (something) into a confining space
3. informal.
   Alsotuck into intr to eat, esp heartily

noun

1. informal.
   a meal, esp a large one

Idioms and Phrases

Thrust in the edge of or end of something, such as bed linens or a shirt; also, make a child secure in bed by folding in the bedclothes. For example, Tuck in your shirt; it looks awful hanging out of your pants , or Mother went upstairs to tuck in the children . [First half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

As for Harbaugh’s tighter-ship influence, Bosa said he has seen it in things like how the Chargers tuck in their jerseys during practices and keep their lockers tidy.

From Los Angeles Times

Jack said the challenge was exhilarating and added: "We held on very tightly. I had to tuck in tight and Alfie had to tuck in tight towards my legs as well."

From BBC

“Them telling me little things like, ‘Tuck in your shirt when you’re out on the field.

From Seattle Times

They got doused by the talk on shoes and socks instead, to be followed by pointers on how to tuck in their jerseys, tie the drawstring on their shorts, and dry themselves after showers, especially their hair.

From Los Angeles Times

“He became more flamboyant, and then when he started to really become a drunk, things weren’t matched anymore. He didn’t tuck in his shirts… the sweater was buttoned wrong. He wouldn’t bother putting shoes on,” Eyrich said.

From Seattle Times

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