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be quick on the uptake be quick on the uptakeTo be able to grasp or understand things easily. She's pretty quick on the uptake, so I'm sure she'll figure out the directions you left her.See also: on, quick, uptakebe quick (or slow) on the uptake be quick (or slow) to understand something. informalSee also: on, quick, uptakebe ˌquick/ˌslow on the ˈuptake (informal) understand things quickly/understand even simple things with difficulty: He’s a very good worker but he’s a bit slow on the uptake sometimes. You have to explain everything twice.See also: on, quick, slow, uptake |