tuck in

Frequency: 9.028.1 per million words

to push the loose end of clothing into a particular place to make it tidy

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Examples (10)

  • The boys tucked their shirts in before the school assembly.
  • She always tucks her blouse in for a professional look.
  • Don't forget to tuck your shirt in before the meeting starts.
  • He carefully tucked the blanket in around the sleeping child.
  • The waiter politely asked him to tuck his napkin in.
  • Please tuck your shoelaces in so they don't get caught.
  • After lunch, I had to tuck my shirt in again.
  • They were taught to tuck their uniforms in neatly.
  • She quickly tucked her scarf in to protect her neck from the cold.
  • Remember to tuck your pajamas in to stay warm at night.