eat up
The phrase "eat up" can have literal or figurative meanings, ranging from consuming food to showing enthusiasm or using resources.
Definition
A2Daily Life
To consume food completely.
Example
- Make sure to eat up all your vegetables.
- The dog ate up his dinner quickly.
B2Resource Management
To use or consume resources like time, money, or energy.
Example
- The project is eating up a lot of our budget.
- These repairs are eating up my savings.
B2Social Interaction
(informal, figurative)To accept or believe something eagerly and without question.
Example
- The crowd ate up every word of his speech.
- She ate up the compliments with a smile.
C1Emotional State
(figurative)To be consumed by a strong emotion.
Example
- He was eaten up by guilt after the incident.
- Jealousy was eating her up inside.
B1Appreciation
(informal, US)To find something very cute or adorable.
Example
- She just ate up the sight of the puppies playing.
- Everyone ate up the baby's antics.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "eat up":
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