How to Pronounce "quick on the uptake"
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈəpˌteɪk
KWIK on thuh UHP-tayk
kwˈɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈʌpteɪk
KWIK on thuh UHP-tayk
Definition
Describes someone who understands things very quickly or learns new ideas fast.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈəpˌteɪk
British English
kwˈɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈʌpteɪk
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIK on thuh UHP-tayk
UK
KWIK on thuh UHP-tayk
Listen in Context
She is quick on the uptake and learns new skills fast.
If you're quick on the uptake, this job will be easy for you.
Tom is not very quick on the uptake, so he asks a lot of questions.
Wow, you're really quick on the uptake—I didn't even have to explain twice!