pick up on



pick up on something

to become alert to something; to take notice of something; to learn or catch on to something. She's real sharp. She picks up on everything. The cop picked up on the car with the expired license plates.
See also: on, pick, up

pick up on something

(spoken)
1. to notice something The evidence was there - I just didn't pick up on it.
2. to continue talking about something previously said Just to pick up on what Haley asked, I think the president clearly did get the message.
See also: on, pick, up

pick up on

Become aware of, notice, as in The teacher picked up on her nervousness right away. [Colloquial; mid-1900s]
See also: on, pick, up

pick up on

Informal
1. To take into the mind and understand, typically with speed: is quick to pick up on new computer skills.
2. To notice: picked up on my roommate's bad mood and left him alone.
See also: on, pick, up

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
RikkiRIK-eeEnglish (Modern)
Gun-Swedish
Aerona-Welsh
Billie['bili]
CÉLestine-French
JosefiinaYO-se-fee:-nahFinnish