Definition
To understand, pay attention to, or learn from what someone says or does.
In Context
- "Moran, picking up what Jennings is putting down, agrees."
- "If we are serious about putting the party of Lincoln back on track, we had better begin to pick up what black folk are putting down."
- "I will tell you about these things . . . because I like you and I think you’d be interested in picking up what I’m putting down."