Meaning of the word "be slow on the uptake" in English
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be slow on the uptake
US /bi sloʊ ɑn ðə ˈʌpˌteɪk/
UK /bi sloʊ ɑn ðə ˈʌpˌteɪk/
Idiom
1.
to be slow to understand something
Example:
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He tends to be slow on the uptake, so you might need to explain it twice.
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Don't worry if you are slow on the uptake; some concepts just take more time.
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