lap up

US /læp ʌp/
UK /læp ʌp/
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1.

boire, s'empresser d'accepter

to accept something with enthusiasm

:
The audience lapped up every word of his speech.
Le public a bu chaque mot de son discours.
She lapped up all the compliments.
Elle a adoré tous les compliments.
2.

lapper, boire en lapant

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

:
The cat lapped up the milk quickly.
Le chat a lappé le lait rapidement.
The dog lapped up the water from the bowl.
Le chien a lappé l'eau du bol.