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Idiom: On The Uptake

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How to pronounce "on the uptake":

AU

In understanding or in the ability to absorb new information; especially in the phrases "quick on the uptake" and "slow on the uptake".

Example Sentences

1
She's always quick on the uptake and understands new concepts easily.
2
It took him a while to get on the uptake, but eventually, he grasped the idea.
3
The training session helped the employees get on the uptake about the new software.
4
The students were slow on the uptake and had difficulty solving the complex math problem.
5
Her brother is usually slow on the uptake and needs extra time to comprehend things.

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