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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a bit picked up" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used informally to describe something that has been slightly improved or elevated, but it lacks clarity.
Example: "After the meeting, the team's morale was a bit picked up."
Alternatives: "slightly improved" or "somewhat elevated".
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He winked at Andrea, walked to the hardware shop, complained about clients who had only one set of keys, strolled around for a bit, picked up the new set, went back to the Right Plaice, prepared a line about the chilly weather playing havoc with his bladder, didn't need to use it, put her keys back, and ordered a cappuccino.
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