beat (someone) to the draw



beat (someone) to the draw

To do, find, or accomplish something quicker than someone else is able. An allusion to drawing one's weapon in a duel. I had a perfect chance to score a goal, but their defender beat me to the draw and stole the ball away.
See also: beat, draw

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Temir-Kazakh
ReenieREE-neeEnglish (Rare)
KamrynKAM-rinEnglish (Modern)
Valeriusvə-LER-ee-əs (English)Ancient Roman
Kentaken-tahJapanese
GayleGAYLEnglish