soak up (something)

soak up (something)
soak up (something) 1. to enjoy something.

I just want to lie on the beach and soak up the sun.

What does he think of all the praise he's getting? He's soaking it up.

2. to learn and remember something easily and quickly.

Jill soaks up everything that's said in class.

Music came naturally to him, and when he heard something, he soaked it up and could play it.

3. to use all of something.

The price of heating oil will not rise until the cold weather soaks up the huge amount waiting to be sold.

There was a budget surplus, but the needs of the military will surely soak it up.


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