tuck away

• Verbo frasal que se usa para indicar guardar algo en un lugar seguro u oculto, o bien comer una gran cantidad de comida con apetito.

A phrasal verb used to indicate storing something in a safe or hidden place, or consuming a large amount of food.

incontable · transitivo · phrasal, separable

1. Store or hide somethinginformal

   To put something in a safe or hidden place, often for future use.

   Guardar o esconder

   • She tucked away some money for emergencies.
   • He tucked away the old letters in a drawer.
   • They tucked away the supplies in the attic.

   Sinónimoscacheput awaysecretesquirrel awaystashstore

   Antónimosdisclosedisplayexposerevealuncover

2. Eat a large amountinformalbritish

   To eat a lot of food, often quickly or greedily.

   Comer con avidez

   • He tucked away a huge plate of pasta.
   • The kids tucked away all the cookies.
   • She tucked away three slices of cake.

   Sinónimosdemolishdevourdowngobblegorgeguzzlepolish offput awayscoffwolf

3. Located in a quiet or remote placeinformal

   To be situated in a secluded or hidden location.

   estar escondido / enclavado

   • The cottage is tucked away in the woods.
   • A small café is tucked away on a side street.
   • The hotel is tucked away from the main tourist area.

   Sinónimosburiedconcealedhiddennestledsecludedset backsheltered

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