(idiomatic) To understand, pay attention to, or learn from what someone says or does.

present participle of pick up what someone is putting down

(figuratively) All trends will end; a rise (in the stock market, in a person's political or social influence, etc.) will be followed by a fall.

(rare) Synonym of snitches get stitches

(rare) Synonym of snitches get stitches

One must not give up one's efforts, even those that are in vain

present participle of pick up what someone is laying down

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pick up what someone is putting down

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of pick up what someone is laying down

simple past tense and past participle of pick up what someone is putting down