lap up

US /læp ʌp/
UK /læp ʌp/
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1.

opsnuiven, gulzig aannemen

to accept something with enthusiasm

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The audience lapped up every word of his speech.
Het publiek snoof elk woord van zijn toespraak op.
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She lapped up all the compliments.
Ze snoof alle complimenten op.
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2.

oplappen, opdrinken

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

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The cat lapped up the milk quickly.
De kat lapte de melk snel op.
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The dog lapped up the water from the bowl.
De hond lapte het water uit de kom op.
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