quick on the uptake

quick to understand or learn something. Just because I'm not quick on the uptake, it doesn't mean I'm stupid. Mary understands jokes before anyone else because she's so quick on the uptake.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Eulalia	yoo-LAY-lee-ə (English)	Spanish, Italian, English, Ancient Greek
Archer	['a:tʃə]
Citlali	-	Native American, Nahuatl
DaphnÉ	-	French
Bridie	-	Irish
Quirinus	kwi-RIEN-əs (English), kwi-REEN-əs (English)	Roman Mythology, Late Roman