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    A1
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo catch a criminal and take to police station
    If the Policeman picks up one of the gang, they may be able to find out the identities of the others
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo start again where you left off
    If he picks it up from the end of the first scene, we can practise all those lines again
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo take something from a surface with your hand
    When he picks up the book, he is bound to see the envelope underneath it
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo meet passengers and take them in your car, bus
    If he picks them up from the station, I will drive them to the hotel
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo make someone feel refreshed or revitalized
    A drink will help, if it picks him up then we can carry on with the work afterwards
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo buy or get something when shopping
    If he picks up the shopping for her, it will save her having to go out when she is not feeling well
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo improve or get better, e.g. the weather
    If the weather picks up, we could all go to the beach
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo learn something without formal study
    She picks up new languages very easily.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo answer a phone call
    He always picks up the phone, no matter what.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Learns or acquires something, often quickly or without effort.
    She picks up languages very quickly.
    v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)Collects someone or something.
    He picks up his children from school every day.

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    Steve Nash : 3 Minute NBA Shooting Workout Secrets | Point Guard Skills Workout

    03:47Steve Nash : 3 Minute NBA Shooting Workout Secrets | Point Guard Skills Workout
    • Till he picks up his dribble.

      Till he picks up his dribble.

    • Chili picks up his dribble.

      Chili picks up his dribble.

    A2

    The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans

    04:05The Truth Behind ‘Unlimited’ Vacation Plans
    • because you might save money on the cutting side, but you lose capability on the rebound side when the economy picks up.

      because you might save money on the cutting side, but you lose capability on the rebound side when the economy picks up.

    • but you lose capability on the rebound side when the economy picks up.

      but you lose capability on the rebound side when the economy picks up.

    B1

    Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)

    56:24Reef Life of the Andaman (full marine biology documentary)
    • As well as hitching a free ride, the sharksucker picks up scraps that its host leaves when feeding.

      As well as hitching a free ride, the sharksucker picks up scraps that its host leaves when feeding.

    • the sharksucker picks up scraps that it's host leaves when feeding.

      the sharksucker picks up scraps that it's host leaves when feeding.

    C1

    I took the world's shortest flight. It was underwhelming.

    04:32I took the world's shortest flight. It was underwhelming.
    • drops off any passengers destined for that island, and picks up any passengers traveling to Westray and Kirkwall.

      drops off any passengers destined for that island, and picks up any passengers traveling to Westray and Kirkwall.

    • drops off its passengers, and picks up any final travelers headed for Kirkwall.

      drops off its passengers, and picks up any final travelers headed for Kirkwall.

    B1

    Live / Play

    38:01Live / Play
    • Porpoisepops picks up the kill.

      Porpoisepops picks up the kill.

    B1

    Taiwan's Best Roast Chicken is Cooked The Ancient Way | Street Eats | Bon Appétit

    12:12Taiwan's Best Roast Chicken is Cooked The Ancient Way | Street Eats | Bon Appétit
    • Which means that it picks up some of this, some people call it stinky, but it has that like fragrance.

      Which means that it picks up some of this, some people call it stinky, but it has that like fragrance.

    • So white pepper is the pepper fruit fermented, lacto-fermented, which means that it picks up some of this.

      So white pepper is the pepper fruit fermented, lacto-fermented, which means that it picks up some of this.

    B1

    Kiki's Delivery Service | Studio Ghibli | Movie Review

    03:42Kiki's Delivery Service | Studio Ghibli | Movie Review
    • But, the finale picks up the pace.

      But, the finale picks up the pace.

    • But the finale picks up the pace.

      But the finale picks up the pace.

    B1

    Why reading is important ( Improve English )

    12:14Why reading is important ( Improve English )
    • Just by reading stories, articles, or even simple conversations, your brain picks up the rhythm of the language.

      Just by reading stories, articles, or even simple conversations, your brain picks up the rhythm of the language.

    • Your brain picks up the rhythm of the language.

      Your brain picks up the rhythm of the language.

    A2

    3 doctors explain how to reframe your trauma, anxiety, and internal dialogue

    07:223 doctors explain how to reframe your trauma, anxiety, and internal dialogue
    • Much of the imprint of trauma is in a very primitive survival part of your brain that just picks up what's dangerous and what's safe.

      Much of the imprint of trauma is in a very primitive survival part of your brain that just picks up what's dangerous and what's safe.

    • Much of the imprint of trauma is in a very primitive survival part of your brain that just picks up what's dangerous and what's safe.

      Much of the imprint of trauma is in a very primitive survival part of your brain that just picks up what's dangerous and what's safe.

    B1

    A Typical Workday at a Japanese Hardware Tool Store

    15:15A Typical Workday at a Japanese Hardware Tool Store
    • It's almost noon so on the way back to the shop he picks up his lunch from a curry stand

      It's almost noon so on the way back to the shop he picks up his lunch from a curry stand

    • やっぱりの買取になると思います。 あ、ありがとうございます。いいです、お願いします。 バイバイ。よく頑張った。 ありがとうございます。 It's almost noon, so on the way back to the shop, he picks up his lunch from a curry stand.

      やっぱりの買取になると思います。 あ、ありがとうございます。いいです、お願いします。 バイバイ。よく頑張った。 ありがとうございます。 It's almost noon, so on the way back to the shop, he picks up his lunch from a curry stand.

    A2