Beat someone to the draw meaning
What does the saying 'Beat someone to the draw' mean?
Idiom: Beat someone to the draw
Meaning:
If you beat someone to the draw, you do something before they do.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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