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(idiomatic) Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.

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quick on the draw

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quick on the draw

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idiomatic

(idiomatic) Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.

Japanese Meaning

（口語表現）反応が非常に速く、状況や発言に即座に応じるさま。 / 即断即決で、迅速に行動に移す様子。

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Although he appeared reserved, he was quick on the draw with clever comebacks during the interview.

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控えめに見えたが、インタビューでは機知に富んだ切り返しをとっさに返していた。

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(idiomatic) Characterized by rapid response, as to a verbal remark or to a new situation; quick to act.

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.

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quicker on the draw

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quickest on the draw

（ superlative ）

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