quick on the draw
Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She is quick on the draw with a funny answer.”
“The manager is always quick on the draw when a customer has a difficult question.”
“Because he was so quick on the draw during the debate, his opponent struggled to find a way to respond to his sharp arguments.”
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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 even
To attain the same level as a competitor.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026