English Dictionary

get the drop on

verb

(transitive, informal) To point one's firearm at another person, thereby gaining dominance in a situation.

He managed to get the drop on his opponent and win the fight.

意味（1）

(transitive, informal) To point one's firearm at another person, thereby gaining dominance in a situation.

He got the drop on them and shot them before they could fire a shot or respond.

意味（2）

(transitive, informal, by extension) To obtain an advantage over another person, by acting before that person.

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