phrasal verb

Pick up on

Letter PInseparable

2Sections

Correct someone when they say something wrong

Meanings

  • Correct someone when they say something wrong (inseparable, International English)
  • don't (inseparable, International English)
  • React to something (inseparable, International English)
  • Comment on something said earlier in a conversation (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • He's very quick to PICK UP ON new trends.
  • The government has PICKED UP ON the reports in the media.
  • I'd like to PICK UP ON the point that Jill made.

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