Pick up on

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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

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General, Idiomatic

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Subtle Observations

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

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She quickly picked up on the tension in the room.
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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.
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