draw even
To attain the same level as a competitor.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The two teams draw even after that late goal.”
“After trailing for most of the match, the runner pushed hard to draw even with the leader.”
“Through a series of strategic investments and aggressive growth, the smaller firm managed to draw even with its long-standing industry rival.”
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draw a blank
To be unable to recall a required piece of information.
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draw a line
To delimit a boundary or border.
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draw a long bow
To lie; to exaggerate.
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draw a straight furrow
To live correctly or ethically, without deviating from the right line of duty.
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draw fire
To create a distraction that allows one's friends, co-workers, or other associates to gain an advantage over the distracted party.
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draw in
To attract.
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draw off
To remove by using a siphon.
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draw one's last breath
To die.
Last updated August 10, 2026