tuck into — start eating eagerly
phrasal verbB2common
to start eating something with enthusiasm because you're hungry and it looks good
Pattern: tuck into + food
In use
- Go on, tuck in, there's plenty for everyone.general
- By the time I sat down they'd already tucked into the curry.general
Common mistake
It's about eating with relish, not just eating — don't use it for picking at food.