tuck into

Idioms  

1. Eat heartily or greedily, as in For a two-year-old he really tucked into his food. [Early 1800s]

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Example Sentences

With the last jobs data for the year out the way, investors should be free to tuck into Christmas dinner without too many misgivings—but, as always, beware of overindulgence that might lead to indigestion in the new year.

From Barron's

Followers saw their idols tuck into delicacies such as foot-long fries, chat with locals and sample some of the hair-raising rides.

From BBC

Pizza Hut was once a go-to for families and friends to tuck into its all-you-can eat buffet, unlimited salad bar, and self-serve ice-cream with all the toppings.

From BBC

After a long day, I find myself wishing I could curl up with French onion soup or tuck into a perfectly pink steak frites.

From Salon

I’ll make the trek home and tuck into bed.

From Los Angeles Times