English · Phrasal verb Attested

tuck away

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To save or hoard (something); to hide (something) in a safe spot; to squirrel away.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tiết kiệm hoặc giấu đi

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Where it’s used: Used American English

She's been tucking away cash for a rainy day.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To be located in a remote, inaccessible or difficult-to-see spot.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nằm ở một vị trí hẻo lánh, khó tiếp cận

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ăn hoặc uống một lượng lớn

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “tuck away” mean?

To save or hoard (something); to hide (something) in a safe spot; to squirrel away.

Is “tuck away” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.