tuck in

US /tʌk ɪn/
UK /tʌk ɪn/
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1.

がっつく, おいしく食べる

to eat a lot of food with enjoyment

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The children were starving, so they really tucked in when dinner was served.
子供たちは飢えていたので、夕食が出されると本当にがっつり食べた。
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Go on, tuck in! There's plenty for everyone.
さあ、召し上がれ！みんなに十分あるよ。
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dig infeastgorgedevourchow down
2.

寝かしつける, 布団をかける

to make someone comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up around them

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She tucked the children in and read them a bedtime story.
彼女は子供たちを寝かしつけ、寝る前の物語を読んであげた。
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Make sure you tuck him in tightly, it's cold tonight.
今夜は寒いから、彼をしっかり寝かしつけてあげてね。
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put to bedsettle incover up
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tuck