Collocations for "tuck"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "tuck" in context.
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tuck
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.v
- tuck [him, the children, the baby, the kids] into bed
- tuck [him] in
- tuck in the [sheets, tablecloth, blanket]
- tuck the [sheets] in
- tucked in her [shirt, blouse]
- tuck your [legs, knees, elbows] in
- tucks his [vest, shirt] into his [pants, jeans]
- tuck your [money, credit cards, ID] into your wallet
- tuck it away (for later)
- he tucked his [legs] under him
- tuck away the [paperwork, mess, toys]
- tuck your [valuables, wallet] away
- tucked a [gun, knife, weapon] under his [arm, belt, pillow]
- tuck away a [big meal, hamburger, steak, salad]
- UK: tuck into a [hearty, big] meal
- UK: Go on, tuck in!
- informal: getting a tummy tuck
- informal: went in for a nip and tuck
- a [garment, dress] with tucks (along)
- diving: nailed the triple [back, forward] tuck
- UK, dated: pocket money to buy some tuck
- UK, dated: buy sweets at the tuck shop
'tuck' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):