Emotions & feelings

pick up on someone's mood

notice someone's mood

To notice how someone feels without them telling you directly.

B2 common speech & writing

expression

Hear it in real life

How did he know I was upset?

He picked up on your mood straight away.

Play the conversation

My sister picked up on my mood and asked if something was wrong.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: I picked up ‸ her mood.

Say: I picked up on her mood.

Keep on after pick up when you mean noticing a mood or hint.

Build it

How it fits in a sentence.

pick up on someone's mood; picked up on her mood

Your turn: say it out loud

My sister picked up on my mood and asked if something was wrong.

Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.

pick up on someone's mood

notice someone's mood

“My sister picked up on my mood and asked if something was wrong.”

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