Clear
Used to say of one who has the ability to understand or grasp things quickly and easily
After listening to the teacher's guide, he can answer these difficult questions within a short time. You know, he is quick on the uptake.
He's quick on the uptake because he can get familiar with his new job after only 2 weeks.
This little boy is quick on the uptake.
The new student is very quick on the uptake. She never asks me to explain a thing twice.
Be slow to understand something
John is a little slow on the uptake, so he can't catch up with his friends.
Could you explain one more time? I'm a little slow on the uptake.
They are a little slow on the uptake when it comes to the astronomy.
Do you see anything wrong?
Come out of a difficult situation without a stain on one's character
I don't understand how he can fall in shit and come out smelling like a rose.
