Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the idiom which is underlined.

The children were so hungry that they tucked into their dinner.

  1. ate heartily

  2. ate hurriedly

  3. waited impatiently

  4. attacked hungrily
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

To tuck into food means to start eating eagerly and heartily. Option A correctly captures this meaning of eating with enthusiasm. The other options incorrectly suggest eating hurriedly, waiting impatiently, or attacking - none of which capture the sense of enjoying food heartily.

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