Sentence examples for pick up expressions from inspiring English sources

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When you describe it to various people you pick up expressions from their comments.

Though English lessons were unaffordable, Mr. Recio did pick up expressions he heard on the street ("What's happening, man?"), and a few others at work ("Would you like some water, sir?").

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When it comes to books, after you get to know the characters and the vocabulary used in the series, your reading gets easier and you will begin to be able to read more quickly, while still picking up expressions and vocabulary from one volume to the next.

Kathy Griffin, however, who writes new material for each show, says: "I'll probably write half the act in the three days I spend in London before the shows, and I'll be trying to pick up English expressions".

Can your [tape recorder] pick up facial expressions?

While you're filming, be aware about how your cameras pick up facial expressions and the like.

This is where you'll learn to speak "like a native" and begin to pick up common expressions.

Pick up.

I pick up.

"Pick up, Grandma.

At first, arbitrarily pick up.

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