hoover up

verb4

1. •
   (informal) To suck (something) into a vacuum cleaner, irrespective of brand.

   • Don't worry about the mess on the carpet – I'll hoover it up later.
2. •
   (informal) To do the vacuuming.

   • I'll hoover up after I've finished washing the dishes.
3. •
   (informal, figurative) To avidly absorb or consume (something), as if by a vacuum cleaner.

   • […] a deputy governor of China’s central bank pointed out that China no longer hoovers up dollar reserves with its past abandon. — 2012
4. •
   (informal, figurative) To consume (food or drink) quickly, especially by taking it into the mouth directly from the plate rather than using cutlery.