Meaning of get the drop on | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To point one's firearm at another person, thereby gaining dominance in a situation.
   informal, transitive
2. To obtain an advantage over another person, by acting before that person.
   broadly, informal, transitive

Examples

“He got the drop on them and proceeded to shoot⟳ and kill⟳ them before they could fire a shot or respond⟳.”

“We’re always getting the drop on our competitors because the owner really knows the business and can act fast.”

“The petty critic in me would say⟳ the show⟳ could’ve done a better job of revealing how she got the drop on the Night King instead of just Deus Ex Arya’ing the situation, but it’s a very satisfying moment, so we’ll let⟳ it pass⟳.”

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