snapped up
Bought right away
To snap something up is to acquire it quickly and eagerly, especially before others can: The tickets were snapped up within minutes, Investors snapped up shares as soon as trading opened.
The phrase suggests both speed and enthusiasm—grabbing at a good opportunity or bargain before it disappears.
- picked upTook hold of
- scooped upGathered up swiftly
- caught upBecame current or involved
- ate upFinished with gusto
- snatchRapid forceful taking
grab · nab · obtained · pounced · grasp · took up · seize · purchased · sold out · quick sale · acquired · scoop · sought-after · hot property · claimed · secured · ate something up · prized
acquisition eagerness
snapped uppassed over
Bypassed for selection
passed on · left behind · ignored · overlooked · let go