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hoover up

idiom

To consume (food or drink) quickly, especially by taking it into the mouth directly from the plate rather than using cutlery.

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    Hoover flag

    An empty (penniless) pocket, turned inside out, showing that someone has no money (especially during the Great Depression.)

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