To pick up



Exemple : He picks up new skills quickly during training sessions

Definition


"To pick up" means to learn or acquire something new, often skills or knowledge, usually through experience or practice rather than formal instruction. For example, someone might "pick up" a language or a habit naturally over time.

Étymologie


The phrase "to pick up" originates from the literal action of lifting or gathering something by hand. Over time, its meaning expanded metaphorically to include acquiring skills or knowledge, as if 'lifting' them from the environment. Did you know it combines a physical action with a figurative sense of learning?

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"To pick up" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (B1) - partie 1", qui contient 115 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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