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slow on the uptake

idiom

Of a person, slow to comprehend or process intellectually.


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  1. 01

    do a slow burn

    To experience a gradually increasing feeling of anger or frustration; to slowly burn.

  2. 02

    quick on the uptake

    Able to readily understand things; aware and intelligent.

  3. 03

    slow burn

    Something that emerges or unfolds slowly or gradually.

  4. 04

    slow march

    A progression or unfolding of events which occurs in an unhurried, steady, deliberate manner.

  5. 05

    slow off the mark

    slow to act or react

  6. 06

    slow study

    One who takes a long time to learn or understand things; a slow learner.

  7. 07

    slow up

    To slow; to slow down; to decelerate.

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