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quick on the uptake

Idiom Intelligence

Meaning

able to understand things quickly

Example Sentences

"You don’t need to explain it twice—he’s quick on the uptake."

Related Expressions

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secretly or without public knowledge

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don’t rush; use as much time as needed

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to begin performing or speaking publicly

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unable to think clearly or remember something

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when something is difficult to learn, usually quickly