be quick/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.

be quick on the uptake

To 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.

be quick (or slow) on the uptake

be quick (or slow) to understand something. informal

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 quick/slow on the uptake
释义	be quick/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 be quick on the uptake To 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, uptake Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. be quick (or slow) on the uptake be quick (or slow) to understand something. informal See also: on, quick, uptake Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary 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 (a little) 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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