soak up
Idioms-
Absorb, take in, as in I lay there, soaking up the sun , or She often went to hear poets read their work, soaking up every word . This usage, alluding to absorbing a liquid, dates from the mid-1500s.
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Drink to excess, as in She can really soak up her beer .
Example Sentences
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From that point on, Rideaux kept returning to the studio to soak up game, observe Hussle’s creative process and refine his craft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
It’s then left to simmer and soak up all those flavors.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
The world's coastal mangrove forests, which protect millions of people from storms - and soak up vast amounts of planet-warming gases - are staging an unexpected comeback, scientists find.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
She came to Seoul just to soak up the festive vibes and potentially catch a glimpse somehow of the band from afar.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
He needs half a roll to soak up the milk.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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