quick on the draw
quick on the draw · quicker on the draw · quickest on the draw
Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situationCharacterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.
» He was quick on the draw and shot him before he even got his hand on his holster.
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1 senses(idiomatic)Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.
Examples
1 sentencesHe was quick on the draw and shot him before he even got his hand on his holster.
Forms
quicker on the draw, quickest on the draw| Comparative | quicker on the draw Lesson |
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| Superlative | quickest on the draw Lesson |
irregular
Synonyms
1 synonymsquick-witted
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form