absorb with

absorb (something) with (something)

To draw or pull a liquid into a porous item. I had to absorb the water from the overflowing toilet with large towels to keep it from leaking through the floor.
See also: absorb
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

absorb something with something

to soak up a fluid with something. Henry absorbed the spilled milk with a sponge.
See also: absorb
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • absorb (something) with (something)
  • in the toilet
  • library
  • use the toilet
  • go to the toilet
  • hug the throne
  • worship the porcelain god
  • enamel
  • praise the porcelain god
  • pray to the porcelain god