American Idioms and Expressions

Tuck Into (something) Idiom

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tuck into (something)
What does tuck into (something) mean?
to eat something with hunger and enjoymentI tucked into the meal as soon as I sat down at the table.
tuck into (something)
What does tuck into (something) mean?
to eat something with energy and enjoymentWe tucked into our dinner as soon as we sat down at the table.

Some Random Idioms
a marvel to behold
What does "a marvel to behold" mean?
someone or something quite wonderful or exciting to seeThe new bridge was a marvel to behold and many tourists came to look at it.
take an oath
What does "take an oath" mean?
to make an oath, to swear to something Before the trial began I had to take an oath and promise to tell the truth.

The apple does not fall far from the tree
What does "The apple does not fall far from the tree" mean?
Offspring grow up to be like their parents.
cook (something) to perfection
What does "cook (something) to perfection" mean?
to cook something perfectly The chef always cooks the food to perfection at his small restaurant.

get down to brass tacks
What does "get down to brass tacks" mean?
to begin discussing/doing something immediately"Let`s get down to brass tacks and finish this job quickly."
at the appointed hour
What does "at the appointed hour" mean?
at the time that has been decided At the appointed hour, the team arrived at the stadium.

under construction
What does "under construction" mean?
being built or repairedThe hotel was still under construction, two years after it began.
break out in a cold sweat
What does "break out in a cold sweat" mean?
to perspire from fever or anxiety I usually break out in a cold sweat when I have to make a speech.

Worm information
What does "Worm information" mean?
If you worm information out of somebody, you persuade them to tell you something they wanted to keep from you.

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