be quick on the draw
to be fast at understanding or reacting to a situation
quick on the draw
able to react quickly to a situation

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

quick on the draw
able to react quickly to a situation.
He was quick on the draw answering the reporter's questions.

Usage notes: sometimes said about a person who reacts too quickly to a situation and makes serious mistakes
Etymology: based on the literal meaning of quick on the draw (= able to take out and shoot a gun quickly)

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

quick on the draw
to be quick to respond to something, to be quick to draw a gun and shoot
The man is quick on the draw and can answer most questions immediately.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲

quick on the draw
See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER.

[TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲