be (a little) slow on the uptake

To struggle to understand something. This phrase is often used as a euphemism for stupidity. Joe's a nice kid, but tutoring him is a challenge because he's a little slow on the uptake, you know? That group is slow on the uptake, so I don't know if they'll ever understand how to use this fancy new printer.

be 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.

词组	be (a little) slow on the uptake
释义	be (a little) slow on the uptake be (a little) slow on the uptake To struggle to understand something. This phrase is often used as a euphemism for stupidity. Joe's a nice kid, but tutoring him is a challenge because he's a little slow on the uptake, you know? That group is slow on the uptake, so I don't know if they'll ever understand how to use this fancy new printer. See also: on, slow, uptake Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be 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 Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be quick/slow on the uptake end of the ball game Netflix and chill the N-word maker cover (one's) feet covering covers confirmed bachelor forget you
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