“pick up the”

The following 5 entries include the term pick up the.

pick up the pace

phrase

: to go faster

pick up the pieces

phrase

: to try to make a situation better after something bad has happened

pick up the tab/bill/check

phrase

: to pay the money that is owed for something

pick up the tab

phrase

: to pay a bill (such as for a meal or drinks at a bar)

pick up the threads

phrase

: to begin something again after a long time


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