Pick up on

verb

To notice or become aware of something.

I picked up on his sadness despite his cheerful demeanor.
Visual representation of "pick up on" - To notice or become aware of something.

Often appears as...

  • pick up on signals
  • pick up on cues

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To learn or acquire knowledge about something.

He picked up on the local customs quite quickly.
Visual representation of "pick up on" - To learn or acquire knowledge about something.

Often appears as...

  • pick up on tips
  • pick up on tricks

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To correct or point out a mistake or misstep.

The teacher picked up on my mistake during the presentation.
Visual representation of "pick up on" - To correct or point out a mistake or misstep.

Often appears as...

  • pick up on errors
  • pick up on mistakes

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To notice or become aware of something.

I picked up on his sadness despite his cheerful demeanor.
Visual representation of "pick up on" - To notice or become aware of something.

Often appears as...

  • pick up on signals
  • pick up on cues

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To learn or acquire knowledge about something.

He picked up on the local customs quite quickly.
Visual representation of "pick up on" - To learn or acquire knowledge about something.

Often appears as...

  • pick up on tips
  • pick up on tricks

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

verb

To correct or point out a mistake or misstep.

The teacher picked up on my mistake during the presentation.
Visual representation of "pick up on" - To correct or point out a mistake or misstep.

Often appears as...

  • pick up on errors
  • pick up on mistakes

Usage tips

General, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "pick up on"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Subtle Observations

Used when someone notices non-obvious details, often through intuition or perception.

Illustration for Subtle Observations
She quickly picked up on the tension in the room.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Emotional Insight

Implies a deeper understanding of someone's feelings without explicit communication.

Illustration for Emotional Insight
He could pick up on her disappointment, even though she didn't say a word.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Subtle Observations

Used when someone notices non-obvious details, often through intuition or perception.

Illustration for Subtle Observations
She quickly picked up on the tension in the room.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Emotional Insight

Implies a deeper understanding of someone's feelings without explicit communication.

Illustration for Emotional Insight
He could pick up on her disappointment, even though she didn't say a word.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Subtle Observations

Used when someone notices non-obvious details, often through intuition or perception.

Illustration for Subtle Observations
She quickly picked up on the tension in the room.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Emotional Insight

Implies a deeper understanding of someone's feelings without explicit communication.

Illustration for Emotional Insight
He could pick up on her disappointment, even though she didn't say a word.
Visual representation of the word "Pick up on"

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