tuck away
To put something somewhere safe and out of sight, or to describe a place that is hidden and hard to find.
Meanings
To put something in a safe, hidden, or out-of-the-way place.
"She tucked the letter away in her desk drawer so no one else would find it."
Used to describe a place that is located in a quiet, hidden, or remote spot (usually in the passive).
"The restaurant was tucked away down a narrow alley behind the cathedral."
To save money in a secure place, usually over time.
"Over the years, he had managed to tuck away enough for a comfortable retirement."
British informal: to eat a large amount of food with obvious enjoyment.
"The kids tucked away three helpings of pasta before anyone else had finished their first."
Has three common uses: (1) storing or hiding something in a safe place, (2) describing a location that is hidden or remote (often in the passive: 'tucked away in the hills'), and (3) British informal meaning to eat food enthusiastically. All three uses are common in everyday British and general English.
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