Some of the old cowboys were known to be quick on the trigger.
•Wyatt Earp was particularly quick on the draw.
2. Fig. quick to respond to anything. •John gets the right answer before anyone else. He's really quick on the trigger.
•Sally will probably win the quiz game. She's really quick on the draw.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER … Dictionary of American idioms
quick\ 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… … Словарь американских идиом
quick 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 … Useful english dictionary
quick on the draw — Someone who is quick on the draw reacts quickly to a situation … The small dictionary of idiomes
quick on the draw — quick to speak or shoot; get the drop on Think before you speak. Don t be so quick on the draw … English idioms
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 — 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… … Wiktionary
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
