This video explains the meanings and uses of the phrasal verb 'pick up' in English. We show you how to use it with some easy examples so you can use it in spoken and Business English.
Enjoy the video! It’s a stretch, but it picks up right away. This video reminded me of a short film I once saw…oh sorry, I’m getting carried away…where was I? I think I’ll pick up from where I was. So, earlier today my kids left all their belongings all over my house. I felt like I was picking up after them for most of my morning! Hang on, my phone is ringing: 'Hello, anyone there?'…Oh, I hate when I pick my phone up and nobody is there. It could’ve been my taxi. It’s due to pick me up at 6pm. I’m going out with my friends for the evening. I might even try pick someone up while I’m out. I probably shouldn’t, but I’ll try anything to get over my ex and if kissing someone else picks me up, so be it! Well, if I don’t pick someone up at the end of the night, I’ll just pick up a kebab and go home.