English phrasal verb

pick up

To learn, collect, or improve.

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Any day I'm having a rough time or I can't seem to change the channel, You I can pick up any one of his books and just read any chapter, and it just resonates.
Chris EvansBe Present
I happened to be sitting outside my college and you know, when you're young, they come to colleges and they pick up these, kids to be part of the background.
Genelia DeshmukhInvest in Yourself