lap up

US /læp ʌp/
UK /læp ʌp/
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1.

devorar, disfrutar

to accept something with enthusiasm

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The audience lapped up every word of his speech.
El público devoró cada palabra de su discurso.
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She lapped up all the compliments.
Ella disfrutó todos los cumplidos.
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2.

lamer, beber a lengüetadas

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

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The cat lapped up the milk quickly.
El gato lamía la leche rápidamente.
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The dog lapped up the water from the bowl.
El perro lamía el agua del cuenco.
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