re·up·take n.【생리】 재흡수, 재섭취

be (a little) slow on the uptake 관용구

quick on the uptake quick

Idiom(s): quick on the uptake quick

Theme: INTELLIGENCE

to understand (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.

slow on the uptake

Idiom(s): slow on the draw AND slow on the uptake

Theme: THOUGHT

slow to figure something out; slow-thinking.
• Holly didn't get the joke because she's sort of slow on the draw.
• Bill—who's slow on the uptake—didn't get the joke until it was explained to him.

quick on the uptake|quick|uptake

adj. phr. Smart; intelligent. Eleanor is very witty and quick on the uptake.

on the uptake

on the uptake
In understanding or comprehension. This term is most often put as quick on the uptake, for readily understanding something, and slow on the uptake, for being slow to comprehend. For example, Shirley will have no trouble learning that new computer program—she's very quick on the uptake. It alludes to absorbing (“taking up”) information. [Early 1800s]

quick on the uptake

quick on the uptake
see on the uptake.

uptake

uptake
see on the uptake.

be (a little) apathetic on the uptake

To attempt to accept something. This byword is generally acclimated as a delicacy for stupidity. Joe's a nice kid, but apprenticeship him is a claiming because he's a little apathetic on the uptake, you know? That accumulation is apathetic on the uptake, so I don't apperceive if they'll anytime accept how to use this adorned new printer.Learn more: on, slow, uptake

be ˌquick/ˌslow on the ˈuptake

(informal) accept things quickly/understand alike simple things with difficulty: He’s a actual acceptable artisan but he’s a bit apathetic on the uptake sometimes. You accept to explain aggregate twice.Learn more: on, quick, slow, uptake

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