Be (a little) slow on the uptake phrase informal
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.
To understand easily what someone is thinking or feeling
Be able to understand one's behaviour or character
To try to imagine how would you feel if you were in someone's else situation
Used to describe starting to understand or learn about something.
The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.
"Uptake" as a synonym for "apprehension" started as a Scottish word and expressions similar to “quick on the uptake” existed in Scotland as early as the mid-1800s.
Used to describe someone who is good at persuading people to do or believe something
Jane is a fast talker. She has sold many luxurious villas since she worked here.