tuck in vs polish off
polish off vs tuck intuck in and polish off both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tuck in | No | No | Yes | No |
| polish off | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
polish off is a hypernym of
tuck in; that is, polish off is a
word with a broader meaning than tuck in:
- tuck in: eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food
- polish off: finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table
| tuck in (verb) | polish off (verb) |
|---|---|
| eat up; usually refers to a considerable quantity of food | finish a task completely |
| finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table | |
| kill intentionally and with premeditation |
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