English Dictionary

quick on the draw

形容詞

慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

（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。

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

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。

意味（1）

(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.

quicker on the draw （ comparative ）

quickest on the draw （ superlative ）