lap up
The phrase "lap up" can describe both a literal act of drinking and an idiomatic expression of enthusiastic acceptance or enjoyment.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)To drink a liquid eagerly or greedily, often using the tongue.
Example
- The kitten lapped up the milk from the bowl.
B2Idiomatic
(informal)To accept or enjoy something with great enthusiasm.
Example
- The fans lapped up every word of the singer's speech.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lap up":
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