quick on the uptake

English

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Adjective

quick on the uptake

1. (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