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Definition scoop up in British English

scoop up phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to lift something or someone quickly with your hands or arms

Example

The child flung her arms around him as he knelt to scoop her up.

Example

Ralph scooped up a handful of dirt.

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2

to get something, usually something good or valuable, before someone else gets it

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Definition scoop up in British English