Meaning of quick on the draw | Babel Free
Definitions
Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.
Examples
“Wal, if a man can stand⟳ the loneliness, an' if he's quick on the draw⟳, mebbe lone-wolfin' it is the best.”
“Quick on the draw⟳ with a slogan, Mr. Mandelson said he would create⟳ a project deserving cheers, not jeers, and promptly changed the sinister-sounding name⟳ of the publicly owned managing company, Millennium Central.”
“Some advisers and financial institutions are a little too quick on the draw⟳ with Individual Retirement Account rollovers.”
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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