tuck in . tuck in {v. phr.} To place the covers carefully around the person (usually a child) in bed. When I was a child, my mother used to tuck me into bed every night. Categories: add yours children {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment