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Linguistics in a Systemic Perspective
In the case of quick on the uptake this has the interesting consequence of making
this long lexical item discontinuous. Here is the corresponding analysis: Adj. Grp.
'— _a_ f__ 5— adv. adj. adv. [p ] prepend completive preposition [NG] m h art.
James D. Benson, Michael Joseph Cummings, William S. Greaves, 1988
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Cambridge Dictionary of American Idioms
... form quick on the uptake (= able to understand something quickly): He was
quick on the uptake and able to realize right away what was wrong. use have no
use for sb/sth to have a very low opinion of someone or something ♢ To my
mother, ...
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Games and Simulations in Action
They conform to its customs. a. It is forbidden to wear any kind of head covering.
b. Clansmen must see the world clearly through both eyes. 0. It is traditional to be
clever and quick on the uptake. e. Clan members are expected to stay young; ...
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The American Heritage Dictionary of Idioms, Second Edition
The variant originated about 1800. quick on the uptake ➧ See on the uptake. quid
pro quo An equal exchange or substitution, as in I think it should be quid pro quo
—you mow the lawn and I'll take you to the movies. This Latin expression ...
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Rajpal Dictionary Of English Idioms & Phrases
... the uptake so you will have to repeat your point Be quick on the uptake: Quick
to understand * He is so quick on the uptake that you better be careful of saying
exactly what you mean without any innuen- dos Be something on: Use something
...
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Patter-Paws
the Fox: And Other Stories
Fox Quick-on-the-Uptake, Lion Long-in-Tooth and Brown-Brawny-Bear Lion
Long-in-Tooth and Brown-Brawny-Bear were fighting one another. They were
fighting one another for the young kid they had both pounced on. They fought
and they ...
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Chambers Universal Learners' Dictionary
... upstart politicians. upstream see up. uptake ['Apteikj: quick, slow on the uptake
quick or slow to understand: She's inexperienced, but very quick on the uptake.
upward, upwards see up. uranium fiu'retniam] nil radioactive element (symbol U).
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Elements of a Philosophy of Management and Organization
... 'quick on the uptake' is just a temporal neural process, has neglected the
concern our thinking has with the value of 'truth' (someone who quickly says the
wrong things, isn't quick on the uptake: 'quick' here is a 'value concept', not a '
natural ...
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Smart Selling
on the Phone and Online: Inside Sales That ...
Early. in. the. Sales. Cycle: They're. Quick. and. Take. Action. Power buyers got to
the top by being quick on the uptake, and they don't have time to waste. You can
recognize them from the following behaviors: + They get right to the point.
Josiane Chriqui FEIGON, 2009
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The Wordsworth Dictionary of Idioms
a quick one (inf) a quick drink: We've just time for a quick one before the pubs
close. quick on the uptake see uptake. quid quids in (si) in a very good or
favourable position: If your fiance's mother likes you, you'll be quids in! quit be
quits with ...
Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick, C. M. Schwarz, 1993
WIADOMOŚCI, KTÓRE ZAWIERAJĄ SŁOWO «QUICK ON THE UPTAKE»
Sprawdź, o czym dyskutuje się w prasie krajowej i zagranicznej oraz jak jest stosowane słowo
quick on the uptake w wiadomościach.
Measure for Measure, Shakespeare's Globe, London
... is tested — even Mariah Gale's movingly sincere Isabella: shaken by Angelo's indecent proposal, she is quick on the uptake of an ethically dubious get-out. «Financial Times, Lip 15»
4 Pieces of Conservative Advice For Young Conservative Men
For those of you who are quick on the uptake, the key takeaway from that last paragraph is that I have an “exceedingly hot wife.” For that reason, if no other, you ... «Town Hall, Maj 15»
Warriors coach Andrew McFadden to fend off approaches for …
Australian clubs have been quick on the uptake that the gifted 20-year-old may not get to play in any of his preferred positions of fullback or five-eighth next year ... «Stuff.co.nz, Maj 15»
Guard of honour for dedicated flying instructor
"He was very quick on the uptake, and once he developed a love or interest in something there was no holding him back," said Richard. His initial foray into ... «The Press, Maj 15»
Back Off, Sis
If she's quick on the uptake, cock your head and say: “Did you really just ask me that?” Otherwise, put on your most implacable expression and reply: “I won't be ... «New York Times, Sie 14»
Republicans Can Win the War On Women
Fortunately, Gillespie was quick on the uptake, and he avoided the trap in a way that was accurate and consistent with his espoused pro-life principles. «National Review Online, Lip 14»
Mag fans making a meal of new products
“As well as being quick on the uptake when it comes to new grocery items on supermarket shelves, heavy magazine readers are also much more likely than the ... «Roy Morgan Research, Kwi 14»
Quick on the uptake
Kiwibank has been a fast mover in the data and analytics space, adopting a dual-pronged strategy focused on improving the customer experience and making ... «New Zealand Herald, Mar 14»
Look: Sky Blues new boy Denzel Slager is quick on the uptake
Denzel Slager is what former Sky Blues boss Andy Thorn would call a pigeon catcher; a player with pace to burn who can open up defences in the blink of a ... «Coventry Telegraph, Sty 14»
41% of Korea's population are LTE subscribers
Quick on the uptake: 41% of Korea's population are LTE subscribers. Jon Russell by Jon Russell Tweet — 25 Jul '13, 08:44am in Asia. Tweet; Share; Share ... «The Next Web, Lip 13»
