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1quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER …
2quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER …
3quick\ on\ the\ draw — • quick on the trigger • trigger happy • quick on the draw adj. phr. 1. Ready to shoot without warning; fast with a gun. He s a dangerous criminal quick on the trigger. 2. informal Fast at answering questions or solving problems. In class… …
4quick on the draw — 1. Swift to draw a gun from its holster 2. Prompt in response or action • • • Main Entry: ↑quick * * * I very fast in taking one s gun from its holster ■ figurative very fast in acting or reacting II see …
5quick on the draw — Someone who is quick on the draw reacts quickly to a situation …
6quick on the draw — quick to speak or shoot; get the drop on Think before you speak. Don t be so quick on the draw …
7quick on the draw — able to react quickly to a situation. He was quick on the draw answering the reporter s questions. Usage notes: sometimes said about a person who reacts too quickly to a situation and makes serious mistakes Etymology: based on the literal meaning …
8quick on the draw — adjective Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act. Quick on the draw with a slogan, Mr. Mandelson said he would create a project deserving cheers, not jeers, and promptly changed the sinister… …
9be quick on the draw — to be quick about removing a gun from where it is kept : to quickly draw a gun and be ready to shoot it often used figuratively When the huge crowd suddenly became unruly, security was quick on the draw. [=security reacted very quickly] Critics …
10be quick on the draw — to be fast at understanding or reacting to a situation. He was quick on the draw answering the reporter s questions …