Meaning Of The Word Quick on the uptake

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quick on the uptake in British English
quick to understand or learn

quick on the uptake slow on the uptake
phrase: You say that someone is quick on the uptake when they understand things quickly. You say that someone is slow on the uptake when they have difficulty understanding simple or obvious things.

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