John is such a sponge, he always absorbs details quickly.
Джон как губка, он всегда быстро впитывает детали.
Definitions
This phrase means that someone absorbs or takes in a lot, often referring to knowledge, information, or sometimes resources. It can be used positively to describe a person who learns quickly and eagerly, or negatively to describe someone who takes advantage of others' generosity without giving back.
