Phrases Talking About Learning and Education

To pick up...

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Meaning

To learn something easily and without effort.

Examples

  • John: I'm surprised how quickly she learned to code.
  • Alice: Yeah, she seems <b>to pick up</b> new skills effortlessly.
  • John: I wish I could <b>pick up</b> things as easily as she does.
  • Alice: Practice makes perfect, but some people just seem to pick up new things quickly