lap up

US /læp ʌp/
UK /læp ʌp/
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1.

boire, s'empresser d'accepter

to accept something with enthusiasm

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

lapper, boire en lapant

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

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