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soak up VB trans

1. soak up (absorb):

to soak up ⇆ sth

to soak up ⇆ sth fig

etw [gierig] in sich acc aufnehmen [o. aufsaugen]

I soaked up most of the spilt milk with a cloth

ich nahm den größten Teil der verschütteten Milch mit einem Lappen auf

we unconsciously soak up stereotypes

wir verinnerlichen Klischees unbewusst

2. soak up (bask in):

to soak up the atmosphere

die Atmosphäre in sich acc aufnehmen [o. genießen]

to soak up the sun[shine]

to soak up the sun[shine]

sich acc in der Sonne aalen inf

3. soak up (use up):

to soak up money/resources

Geld/Mittel aufbrauchen [o. inf schlucken]

to soak up sb's time

jds Zeit in Anspruch nehmen

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to soak up the sun[shine]

to soak up sb's time

jds Zeit in Anspruch nehmen

to soak up the atmosphere

die Atmosphäre in sich acc aufnehmen [o. genießen]

we unconsciously soak up stereotypes

wir verinnerlichen Klischees unbewusst

to soak up money/resources

Geld/Mittel aufbrauchen [o. inf schlucken]

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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The cormorants possess a layer of unique feathers that retain a smaller layer of air (compared to other diving birds) but otherwise soak up water. en.wikipedia.org

While they pick fights, they soak up fighting energy from the thugs. en.wikipedia.org

Day-old bread is often recommended by chefs because the stale bread will soak up more egg mixture without falling apart. en.wikipedia.org

Some squeegees are backed with a sponge which can soak up soapy water from a bucket for application to a dirty window. en.wikipedia.org

There are also two hotels and two bars, which soak up much of the tourist income that the town generates. en.wikipedia.org

Mitochondria soak up excess calcium until they swell and stop functioning. en.wikipedia.org

Paper towels soak up water because they are loosely woven which enables water to travel between them, even against gravity. en.wikipedia.org

Adults can range far from wetlands because of their ability to soak up water from tiny puddles or moist areas. en.wikipedia.org

The sptzle are a good complement to the dish since they soak up the gravy well. en.wikipedia.org

Hair mats, the size of a doormat, acted as sponges to soak up spilled oil. en.wikipedia.org

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