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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BBC correspondent Vikas Pandey, who is at the summit, said the venue was "absolutely buzzing" on the third day, with thousands of people from different parts of India visiting stalls and soaking up the excitement.
From BBC
As well as being filmed, Duvall popped up at football games across the country in a bid to soak up the atmosphere.
From BBC
"It used to be really bad," said Zhao, 83, soaking up the sun by the river with friends.
From Barron's
He came to Milan with his friends to soak up the city’s architecture and history, even grabbing cheap last-minute tickets for the opera to witness its majestic interior.
I sit back and devour my food, half-listening to their easy conversation and soaking up the energy of the cookout.
From Literature
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