Meaning of the word "be quick on the uptake" in English

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be quick on the uptake

US /bi kwɪk ɑn ðə ˈʌpˌteɪk/

UK /bi kwɪk ɑn ðə ˈʌpˌteɪk/

to be quick to understand or learn something

Example:

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She's always been quick on the uptake, so she'll grasp the new software easily.

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You don't need to explain it twice; he's very quick on the uptake.

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