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tuck sb in

(UK also tuck sb up) phrasal verb with tuck
 
 
/tʌk/ verb [T usually + adv/prep]

Definition

to make someone comfortable in their bed, especially a child, by arranging the covers round them: Daddy, if I go to bed now will you tuck me in? The children are safely tucked up in bed.Sleep and sleeping
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