- was quick on the draw
- was fast in pulling the trigger, shot without first checking if it was necessary; reacted to quickly and severely
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
was quick on the draw
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quick 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 … New idioms dictionary
quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER … Dictionary of American idioms
quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER … Dictionary of American idioms
be 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 … Useful english dictionary
be 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 … New idioms dictionary
quick on the trigger — or[trigger happy] {adj. phr.} 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 discussions John is always quick on the… … Dictionary of American idioms
quick on the trigger — or[trigger happy] {adj. phr.} 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 discussions John is always quick on the… … Dictionary of American idioms
THE QUICK AND THE DEAD (1995) — Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Leonardo DiCaprio, Russell Crowe, Woody Strode, Sam Raimi (director) The town of Redemption is holding a world championship quick draw tournament, and the best shooters from around the world have gathered. Herod… … Westerns in Cinema
The Quick and the Dead (1995 film) — Infobox Film name = The Quick and the Dead caption = The Quick and the Dead Theatrical poster director = Sam Raimi producer = Joshua Donen Patrick Markey Allen Shapiro writer = Simon Moore starring = Sharon Stone Gene Hackman Russell Crowe… … Wikipedia
draw — [c]/drɔ / (say draw) verb (drew /dru / (say drooh), drawn, drawing) –verb (t) 1. (sometimes followed by along, away, in, out …
