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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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
Multiple outdoor dining areas provide the perfect place to soak up the California sun.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
He’s tried to soak up as much as he can from the veteran stars he’s been able to spend time with.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
A teller of tales if there ever was one, the second mate could soak up a story and wring it out later word for word, and he was always happy to oblige.
From "The Reader" by Traci Chee
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