slow on the uptake

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slow on the uptake

  1. (colloquial, idiomatic) Of a person, slow to comprehend or process intellectually.
    Synonyms: slow-witted; see also Thesaurus:stupid
    Antonyms: quick on the uptake, quick-witted; see also Thesaurus:intelligent

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