quick on the uptake
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English
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Pronunciation
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Adjective
[edit]- (idiomatic) Able to readily understand things; aware and intelligent.
- Synonyms: quick-witted; see also Thesaurus:intelligent
- Antonyms: slow on the uptake, slow-witted; see also Thesaurus:stupid