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Definition tuck away in British English

tuck away phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to put something in a place where it is not easy to find or to see

Example

The sugar is tucked away on the top shelf.

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2

to put money in a safe place so that you can use it later

Example

I bet Grandma's got quite a bit tucked away.

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3

to eat a lot of something quickly, because you like it or because you are hungry

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4

if a building is tucked away somewhere, it is in a quiet place away from other people or buildings

Example

The cabin was tucked away in the woods behind the hills.

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Definition tuck away in British English