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What does “pick-me-up” here mean?

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Rebecca

A "pick-me-up" is something that cheers you up and gives you energy. It could be food, like coffee or candy, or something like a song or TV show. It could be anything. Ex: I need a pick-me-up, do you want to get coffee? Ex: As a pick me up at the end of the day, I watch my favorite drama.

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