Fun with Phrasal Verbs: pick up, cut out, hold on

Learn something new easily or start doing something again.

A: I'm trying to pick up Spanish again.
B: That's great! I've heard it's like riding a bike.

To remove something or someone from consideration or stop doing something.

A: I think it's time to cut out junk food from my diet.
B: A healthy decision. Need help planning meals?

To wait a moment or to keep something.

A: Can you hold on to my bag while I tie my shoes?
B: Sure, no problem.

Leo: I'm picking up the guitar again.
Tara: Cool, I'm cutting out TV. Maybe I'll join you.
Leo: Sure!
Tara: Hold on, let me grab my old guitar.
Leo: Let's jam!