How to Pronounce "quick on the trigger"
expression
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹɪɡɝ
KWIK on thuh TRIG-er
kwˈɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈɪɡɐ
KWIK on thuh TRIG-uh
Definition
Describes someone who reacts or acts very quickly, sometimes without thinking. It can refer to being decisive or being impulsive.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkwɪk/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtɹɪɡɝ
British English
kwˈɪk/ /ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /tɹˈɪɡɐ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KWIK on thuh TRIG-er
UK
KWIK on thuh TRIG-uh
Listen in Context
She is quick on the trigger when making decisions.
Don't be quick on the trigger and wait before answering.
My boss is quick on the trigger with feedback.
He's a bit quick on the trigger and sometimes makes mistakes.