Pick up a trail/scent
to recognize the trail of a hunted person or animal.The tracking dogs were easily able to pick up the trail of the criminal.
Pick up a radio wave etc.
to catch or receive the sound of a radio etc..We could not pick up any radio stations when we were travelling through the mountains.
Pick up a cold/influenza
To acquire an illness.The boy picked up a cold during the weekend.
Pick (someone`s) brain
To extract ideas or information from someone for one`s own use.My friend is always picking my brain to get new ideas for his business.
Pick and choose
To choose very carefully from a number of possibilities.The company will pick and choose the best people for the new project.
Pick a quarrel with (someone)
To start a quarrel with someone (usually on purpose).I do not like that woman because she likes to pick a quarrel with other people.
Pick a lock
To open a lock without a key.The robbers picked the lock and entered the store.
Pick a fight with (someone)
To start a fight with someone (usually on purpose).The man tried to pick a fight with his old friend.
Peter out
To die down gradually, to grow less strong.The large crowd from the football game began to peter out and the streets around the stadium became... Read more →
Pour money down the drain
To waste money.The city is pouring money down the drain with the new subway line.