hoover up
Upper Intermediate (B2) informal
Take in or use up a huge amount of something very fast and completely
"She hoovered up the biscuit crumbs before the guests arrived."
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Trump ADMITS DEFEAT During WILD PRESS Conference
Pod Save America · 0:47
you know, Hoover up the latest polls.
Food and Energy are on the Verge of COLLAPSE
Redacted · 19:58
to hoover up blackmail material on important people,
The Global Food Shortage Is Here: Can We Prevent a Hunger Crisis?
Redacted · 22:42
to Hoover up blackmail material on important people,
China’s hidden role in the Iran war | The Security Brief
BBC News · 2:32
and Hoover up intelligence on the US military response.
100 Iconic Moments From Sir David Attenborough | BBC Earth
BBC Earth · 369:40
beating themselves in a daring bid to hoover up their prey.