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to talk in more detail about something that someone has mentioned
I'd just like to pick up on a couple of points that you made.
to react to something that has happened or that you have noticed
She had expected Dan to pick up on her insult.
to notice something that is not very obvious
This is something you would expect a skilled negotiator to pick up on.
to correct someone who has made a mistake, or to criticize them for doing something wrong
She's always picking me up on my grammar.
