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.