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"pick up a hint" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English
It means to recognize or understand a subtle or indirect clue or suggestion. Example: During the meeting, I picked up a hint that my boss was not happy with my performance.
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If their claims weren't self-serving guff, they might have been expected to pick up a hint of what was about to hit the World Trade Centre.
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If you picked up a hint of innuendo in the name, you weren't alone.
When I told her I'd bought a ticket, I was sure I picked up a hint of surprise.
Pick up an instrument ?
And if they (or you) pick up a few hints on how to be a good friend, so much the better for everyone.
Not only did it pick up a medal, it hinted at a brighter future in four years' time.
As the girls struggled to make their robot collect the chips it would need to pick up, a dad from another team hinted that if they slowed the robot down during a turn, it would help.
So could LUX pick up on a hint of a dark matter signal in the near future?
Pick up a bottle of the vintner's 2010 cabernet franc, a fruit-forward wine with a hint of spice, and the aromatic 2010 dry riesling.
Pick up a magazine.
Pick up a camera.
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