tuck (redirected from tuck into)

be nip and tuck (American, informal)

if two people who are competing are nip and tuck, they have almost the same number of points and either of them could win. There's no saying who's going to win this game. It's been nip and tuck all the way.

See also: nip

a nip and (a) tuck

1. a medical operation to improve the appearance of your face. I don't think you could look like that at her age without a little nip and tuck.

2. small changes or reductions made in order to improve something. A nip and a tuck in their household budget would give them the extra money they need.

See also: nip

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tuck in someone

to cover a child comfortably in bed. I tucked in Josh and Amy after reading them a story. Who's going to tuck me in while you're gone?

tucked away

hidden or difficult to find. Van's house is tucked away at the end of the road.

See also: away