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Stephenlearner Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Usage of tuck?

Hi,

Can I say "tuck a blanket", or "tuck a child"?
When you tuck a child, does that mean you tuck a blanket or other bedclothes for the child?

And how do you use the phrase verbs "tuck in" and 'tuck up'?
Can I say "tuck in a child", "tuck up a child"?

Thanks!
  

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-- Yes, as amended. - Right. And how do you use the phrase verbs "tuck in" and 'tuck up'?

  • -- Yes, as amended.
  • - Right.
  • And how do you use the phrase verbs "tuck in" and 'tuck up'?
  • Can I say "tuck in a child" - - Yes, as above.
  • -- No.
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Can I say "tuck in a blanket", or "tuck in a child"?-- Yes, as amended.
When you tuck in a child, does that mean you tuck in a blanket or other bedclothes for the child?- Right.
And how do you use the phrase verbs "tuck in" and 'tuck up'? Can I say "tuck in a child" -- Yes, as above.

"tuck up a child"?-- No. 'Tuck in' and 'tuck
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Thank you for the quick reply. Great help.
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In BrE we tuck up a child in bed.

Rover

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