How to Pronounce "get the drop on"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
GETH-uh DROP-awn
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɒp/ /ˈɒn
geth-uh DROP-on
Definition
To surprise someone and gain an advantage over them, usually by acting before they do.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɑp/, /ˈdɹɔp/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɒp/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GETH-uh DROP-awn
UK
geth-uh DROP-on
Listen in Context
If you wake up early, you can get the drop on your work.
The team trained hard to get the drop on their rivals.
He moved quietly to get the drop on the intruder.
They were planning to leave early to get the drop on the traffic.