soak up
Intermediate (B1) neutral
Like a sponge taking in water — but also used when you're really enjoying something and taking it all in.
"She used a paper towel to soak up the spilled coffee."
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Bonus Day of The 2026 AI Advantage Summit 2026
The AI Advantage · 36:22
I soak up.
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Michelle Obama · 24:10
Soak up a little atmosphere?
ALLYSON & WES FELIX on Fighting Nike, Motherhood, and Making History Again | IMO
Michelle Obama · 18:13
Soak up a little atmosphere?
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You really soak up the experience.
Minnesota Vikings Team Press Conferences | Rookie Minicamp, May 8
Minnesota Vikings · 6:57
with him and they soak up as soak up as much as I can from him.