Tuck Into Something Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Tuck Into Something Idiom mean?

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tuck into (something) What does tuck into (something) mean?	to eat something with energy and enjoyment	We tucked into our dinner when we sat down at the table.
tuck into (something) What does tuck into (something) mean?	to eat something with hunger and enjoyment	I tucked into the meal as soon as I sat down at the table.
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on horseback What does "on horseback" mean?	on the back of a horse	We rode out to the old red barn on horseback.

come down hard on (someone) What does "come down hard on (someone)" mean?	to scold or punish someone severely, to attack someone vigorously	The judge came down hard on the boy who had been arrested for breaking into a house.
Tough as old boots What does "Tough as old boots" mean?	Something or someone that is as tough as old boots is strong and resilient.
drag one's heels What does "drag one's heels" mean?	to act slowly or reluctantly	The government dragged their heels in talks with the union about the new contract.
more fun than a barrel of monkeys What does "more fun than a barrel of monkeys" mean?	very funny, fun	The children love the man because he is more fun than a barrel of monkeys and makes everybody laugh.
Snake oil salesperson What does "Snake oil salesperson" mean?	A person who promotes something that doesn't work, is selling snake oil.

goof off What does "goof off" mean?	to fool around, to not work or be serious	He has been goofing off all afternoon and has not done any work.
Like a beached whale What does "Like a beached whale" mean?	Once a whale is on a beach, it cannot get back into the easily, so if you are completely stuck somewhere and can't get away, you are stranded like a beached whale.
bigwig What does "bigwig" mean?	an important person, a leader	Some of the bigwigs of our company came to visit our factory.
give (someone) the boot What does "give (someone) the boot" mean?	to fire someone from a job, to force someone to leave a place	The manager gave the man the boot when he began yelling in the restaurant.
have come a long way What does "have come a long way" mean?	have accomplished much	The woman has come a long way since she lost her house and her apartment.

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Tuck Into Something Idiom