pick up
يلتقط
Use `pick up` for physical lifting, collecting people, or learning things quickly and informally.
15秒でわかる
- Lifting an object from a surface.
- Collecting a person or item from a location.
- Learning a new skill or habit naturally.
意味
Essentially, it means taking something from a lower position to a higher one. It also means collecting someone or something from a specific place, like a friend from the airport.
主な例文
3 / 7At a coffee shop
Can you pick up a latte for me on your way?
Can you buy a latte for me on your way?
Parenting duties
I need to pick up my daughter from soccer practice.
I need to collect my daughter from soccer practice.
In a business meeting
Did you pick up on the client's hesitation?
Did you notice the client's hesitation?
文化的背景
The phrase has evolved from simple physical lifting to a metaphor for social and mental collection. In the US, the 'pick-up truck' is a cultural icon of hard work and rural life. Additionally, 'picking up the tab' is a common cultural gesture where one person pays for everyone's meal.
The Pronoun Rule
If you use 'it', 'me', 'him', or 'them', always put it in the middle: 'Pick it up', never 'Pick up it'.
Pick-up Lines
A 'pick-up line' is a cheesy romantic opening. Use them carefully; they are usually considered funny or annoying, not smooth!
15秒でわかる
- Lifting an object from a surface.
- Collecting a person or item from a location.
- Learning a new skill or habit naturally.
What It Means
At its heart, pick up is about lifting. You see a pen on the floor? You pick it up. But in English, we use it for much more. It means gathering people, learning skills, or even noticing a scent. It is one of the most hardworking phrasal verbs in the language.
How To Use It
You can split this phrase. You can say pick up the phone or pick the phone up. Both are perfect. Use it when you are going to get someone in your car. Use it when you learn a new word without trying hard. It is very flexible. Just remember to use up right after the object or the verb.
When To Use It
Use it every day! Use it when you are at a grocery store. "I need to pick up some milk." Use it when talking about your kids at school. "I have to pick up the kids at 3 PM." It works in the office too. "Did you pick up on his nervous tone?" It is a friendly, active phrase.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use it for very formal physical lifting, like a crane. In a legal document, use collect or retrieve. Also, be careful with "pick up lines." Those are for flirting. If you use those in a business meeting, things will get very awkward very fast! Avoid it if you mean "to steal."
Cultural Background
In Western culture, pick up is tied to the fast-paced lifestyle. We are always "picking up" coffee or "picking up" dry cleaning. It reflects a culture of multitasking. It also shows how we value intuition. We say we pick up on vibes or feelings. It suggests we are sensitive to our environment.
Common Variations
Pick-up truck is a very American term for a large vehicle. A pick-me-up is a snack or drink that gives you energy. If a business is picking up, it means it is getting busier. If you pick up the pace, you are moving faster. Each variation keeps that feeling of lifting or increasing.
使い方のコツ
Very versatile and safe for almost any situation. Just remember the 'pronoun in the middle' rule to sound like a native speaker.
The Pronoun Rule
If you use 'it', 'me', 'him', or 'them', always put it in the middle: 'Pick it up', never 'Pick up it'.
Pick-up Lines
A 'pick-up line' is a cheesy romantic opening. Use them carefully; they are usually considered funny or annoying, not smooth!
Picking up the Tab
In many English-speaking countries, saying 'I'll pick up the tab' is a very generous way to say you are paying for the whole dinner.
例文
7Can you pick up a latte for me on your way?
Can you buy a latte for me on your way?
Used here to mean buying or collecting something small.
I need to pick up my daughter from soccer practice.
I need to collect my daughter from soccer practice.
Standard way to talk about fetching someone in a car.
Did you pick up on the client's hesitation?
Did you notice the client's hesitation?
Means to notice or sense a subtle detail.
Pick up! I've been calling you for ten minutes!
Answer the phone!
Short for 'pick up the phone receiver'.
I tried to pick up a new hobby, but it was too heavy.
I tried to start a new hobby, but it was too heavy.
A pun playing on the physical and metaphorical meanings.
She picked up Italian just by living in Rome for a summer.
She learned Italian just by living in Rome for a summer.
Used for learning a skill without formal lessons.
He had to pick up the pieces of his life after the accident.
He had to rebuild his life after the accident.
An emotional idiom meaning to recover from a disaster.
自分をテスト
Choose the correct way to use the phrase in a car context.
I will ___ at the airport at 7 PM.
When using a pronoun like 'you', it must go between 'pick' and 'up'.
Which use means 'to notice'?
She is very quick to ___ new trends.
'Pick up on' is the specific phrasal verb used for noticing or sensing things.
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ビジュアル学習ツール
Formality of 'Pick up'
Used with friends for favors.
Pick me up some chips?
Standard daily communication.
I'll pick up the mail.
Professional observation.
We picked up a signal.
Where to use 'Pick up'
The Floor
Pick up your clothes!
The Car
Pick up a friend.
The Brain
Pick up a new language.
The Store
Pick up some bread.
よくある質問
12 問The most common use is physical, like pick up the trash, or logistical, like pick up a friend from a location.
Yes! It implies learning naturally. You can pick up a habit or pick up Spanish by watching TV.
Absolutely. It is neutral. You can say, 'I will pick up those documents later' in any office.
It means to go faster. If you are walking slowly, your friend might say, 'We're late, pick up the pace!'
Collect is slightly more formal. You collect a package, but you pick up a pizza.
It is a noun for something that makes you feel better or more energetic, like a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
Yes, it means to answer a call. If someone doesn't answer, you say, 'They didn't pick up.'
It means the business is improving or increasing. It is a positive sign for a company.
Yes, to pick up someone means to successfully start a romantic encounter with a stranger.
Yes, parents say this to children. It means to clean up the mess you made.
No, that is a common mistake. With pronouns, you must say pick it up.
It means to notice something subtle. For example, 'I picked up on her sadness even though she smiled.'
関連フレーズ
Lift up (To physically raise)
Clean up (To make a place tidy)
Get (To obtain or fetch)
Learn (To gain knowledge)
Notice (To become aware of)
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