if a dry or soft substance soaks up a liquid, the liquid goes into it
to spend time experiencing, listening to, or feeling something enjoyable
to use a lot of something such as money or time
The large balcony is great for soaking up the sun.
The pool is ideal for soaking up the autumn sunshine and swimming long laps.
Use paper towels to soak up the oil.
Visit the market to soak up the local atmosphere.
We could relax from the off and soak up our surrounds.
We’re having a great time, soaking up the sun.
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There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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