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to gobble up
[phrase form: gobble]
01
to eat something quickly and greedily, often with little regard to manners or etiquette
Examples
He gobbled up the pizza like he had n't eaten in days.
She loves chocolate so much that she gobbles up every chocolate bar in the house.
02
to quickly and extensively use resources, particularly money
Examples
The extravagant wedding ceremony gobbled up their savings.
The renovation project gobbled most of the company's budget up.
03
to rapidly and eagerly consume or acquire something other than food
Examples
The enthusiastic readers gobble up every new novel by their favorite author.
The real estate investors gobbled up all available properties in the area, driving up prices.
