pick up word

To get information about something, either by a certain messenger or by rumor.

Example for "pick up word"
I picked up word that Jenny and Chris started dating again.

pick-up scientist

Similar to a pick-up artist, but follows scientifically proven techniques. Doesn't take easily widely spread beliefs and myths. Works hard to get laid but does not always happen because getting laid is not a science but an art.

Alex is a serious pick-up scientist and follows a scientific approach to picking-up girls. His approach is mostly developed by himself because there is not much scientific data and he doesn't trust artists. He fills a detailed report after each score but unfortunately this doesn't happen too often.

Picked up the ball

missing an important opportunity, often once-in-a-lifetime chances

the UK's synonym of the phrase "dropped the ball", as a game of soccer is always played on the ground.

"Hey mate, did you ask Adele out today?"

"Nah i'm gutted about it"

"you really picked up the ball on that one son"

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pick up shells

insignuating that a trip to the beach should be made. Going to the beach.

its really great summer weather, lets go pick up shells.

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pick up line

smoothness to get inside of your beotch

1 yo baby yo i lost my bed can i sleep in yours?
2 you must be tired cuz you been runnin threw my mind ALL day
3 i lost my virginity can i have yours? <-- #1

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picking up the change

refers to the common hardcore dance move where a person will throw there arms down towards the ground so as to seem as if they are picking up change off of the ground. this can be done stationary or while pacing from left to right.

look at these noobs over here picking up the change! i bet they think the windmill is still cool!

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Pick up Sticks

1)to pick up a video game controller and play video games.
this is directly referring to the analog sticks on the controller.

2)also; if someone is sucking at playing video games, one can say this phrase to motivate them.

1. hey dickeyes, you wanna pick up sticks after class???

2. you just got your tits slapped off by that rocket, you better pick up your damn sticks!!

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