Accept eagerly (3,2)
I believe the answer is:
lap up
'accept eagerly' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for lap up that I've seen before include "Scoop" , "Accept eagerly" , "Take in avidly" , "Take in willingly (with the tongue?)" , "Greatly enjoy winning" .)