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Around the dinner table B1

Inviting people to start eating and digging into a meal together.

tuck into B2 — start eating eagerlyGo on, tuck in, there's plenty for everyone.

Dinner's ready

A: Right, it's all on the table — tuck into it while it's hot.

B: This looks amazing. Do you fancy some bread with it?

A: Go on, pass it over.

B: There's loads, so don't hold back.

Late to the table

A: Sorry I'm late! Have you started?

B: We've already tucked into the starters, grab a plate.

A: I'm starving, I'll tuck in straight away.

B: There's plenty left, help yourself.

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