pick up on

To notice something small or hidden that other people might have missed.

"Dogs are very good at picking up on their owner's emotional state."

Hear it in context

That One Word Americans Use When They're NOT Interested

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First, to pick up on.

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First, to pick up on.

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Do you pick up on this?

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Just pick up on[ __] like that.

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SINGLE LEG PICK UP ON OSHIMA.

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