Pick Up vs Take in One's Hand
Hi. Can pick something up serve as a synonym for take something in one's hand, given that a thing is in one's pocket or bag? Thanks.
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"pick something up" usually means that it was on the ground, or in a place that you have to travel to. I'll pick up your laundered shirts from the cleaners. I'll pick you up at the entrance.
- "pick something up" usually means that it was on the ground, or in a place that you have to travel to.
- I'll pick up your laundered shirts from the cleaners.
- I'll pick you up at the entrance.
- You dropped your phone.
- I'll pick it up for you.
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"pick something up" usually means that it was on the ground, or in a place that you have to travel to.
I'll pick up your laundered shirts from the cleaners.
I'll pick you up at the entrance.
You dropped your phone. I'll pick it up for you.
0anonymousHi. Can pick something up serve as a synonym for take something in one's hand, given that a thing is in one's pocket or bag? Thanks.
We can "pull something out of" a pocket or bag. It is understood that it will end up in your hand.
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