How to Pronounce "beat to the draw"
expression
BEET tuh THUH DRAW
BEET tuh THAW
Definition
To act or respond faster than someone else, especially in a situation where quick reactions matter. Originally from gunfighting, it now means to do something before someone else does.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbit/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈdɹɔ
British English
bˈiːt/ /tˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /dɹˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEET tuh THUH DRAW
UK
BEET tuh THAW
Listen in Context
She beat me to the draw and finished the test first.
If you want the last piece of cake, you'll have to beat me to the draw.
Tom beat Jill to the draw by answering the question first.
I wanted to call you, but you beat me to the draw!