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Meanings of pick-me-up in English

Anything with restorative powers.

        A tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)

              Synonyms
              Examples for "pickup"
              Examples for "pickup"
              1
              The pickup was reported stolen last year in Mexico City, authorities said.
              Reuters
              2
              I really think phishing is more effective than saying a pickup line.
              Wired
              3
              Ford said industry sales of full-size pickup trucks were up 20 percent.
              Reuters
              4
              The pickup comes four months ahead of the third-season premiere in June.
              Reuters
              5
              I'll tell you everything tomorrow morning when we deal with our pickup.
              Grand junction
              Usage of pick-me-up in English
              1
              But I need a pick-me-up to stop you from getting too bored.
              Aimez-vous Brahms
              2
              Daniel Evans directs this perfect pick-me-up for the pre- or post-Christmas blues.
              The Guardian
              3
              I gave silent thanks for Alex's potent pick-me-up and raised my gift.
              The Bride Wore Black Leather
              4
              The transfusion of biographical elements had once more acted as a pick-me-up.
              The Guardian
              5
              Toews' latest pick-me-up arrived in the form of an opening goal Friday night.
              Reuters
              6
              Spicy & Sweet Makes 1 Wrap Best for: A pick-me-up between send goes.
              Climbing Magazine
              7
              When I'm composing or orchestrating, I actually do because I need a pick-me-up.
              The Irish Times
              8
              Comfort can also be found in the pick-me-up quality of clothes.
              Independent.ie
              9
              For each one, Wooster has the same cure: his valet Jeeves's liquid pick-me-up.
              The Guardian
              10
              Nothing like setting a new record to serve as a little pick-me-up, eh?
              Climbing Magazine
              11
              Just a little pick-me-up to put things in their true perspective-
              The Shining
              12
              Now the edgy pick-me-up is moving into the grown-up world of motor racing.
              The Guardian
              13
              In any case, it is safest to have a pick-me-up handy.'
              Psmith in the City
              14
              Still, reducing prayer to a pick-me-up doesn't totally satisfy my brain.
              The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest ...
              15
              Whatever the reason, the biggest loser is Japan's Toshiba, which needed a pick-me-up.
              Reuters
              16
              TV VIEW:SO MUCH for that assumption about sport providing a pick-me-up in troubled times.
              The Irish Times
              Pick-me-up through the time