Alex225 Posted 17 years ago
Vocabulary
Pick up
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Can we say "the friendship/relationship will never pick up ( improve)"?
Can we say "the friendship/relationship will never pick up ( improve)"?
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Hi, Can we say "the friendship/relationship will never pick up ( improve)"? I wouldn't say it's wrong. However, I usually associate 'something picks up' not only with the concept of general improvement but also with with the concept of "improving in speed".
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Hi,
Can we say "the friendship/relationship will never pick up ( improve)"?
I wouldn't say it's wrong. However, I usually associate 'something picks up' not only with the concept of general improvement but also with with the concept of "improving in speed".
eg My business is picking up - I'm getting customers more frequently.
Best wishes
Can we say "the friendship/relationship will never pick up ( improve)"?
I wouldn't say it's wrong. However, I usually associate 'something picks up' not only with the concept of general improvement but also with with the concept of "improving in speed".
eg My business is picking up - I'm getting customers more frequently.
Best wishes
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Alex225the friendship/relationship will never pick upIt sounds strange. I don't recommend it.
CJ
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