beat somebody to the draw (或punch)
用作动词的意思:(美国俚语)抢先采取行动,先发制人
用法及例句:
The President beat Congress to the punch with that recommendation which several representatives planned to present tomorrow. 几位国会议员本想明天提呈那项建议,可是总统捷足先登了。
英汉词典参考: beat somebody to the draw punch
分类目录:美国俚语