quick\ on\ the\ trigger

quick\ on\ the\ trigger
• quick on the trigger
• trigger happy
• quick on the draw
adj. phr.
1. Ready to shoot without warning; fast with a gun.

He's a dangerous criminal quick on the trigger.

2. informal
Fast at answering questions or solving problems.

In class discussions John is always quick on the trigger.


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  • quick on the trigger — or[trigger happy] {adj. phr.} Ready to shoot without warning; fast with a gun. * /He s a dangerous criminal quick on the trigger./ 2. {informal} Fast at answering questions or solving problems. * /In class discussions John is always quick on the… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • quick on the trigger — or[trigger happy] {adj. phr.} Ready to shoot without warning; fast with a gun. * /He s a dangerous criminal quick on the trigger./ 2. {informal} Fast at answering questions or solving problems. * /In class discussions John is always quick on the… …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • quick on the trigger — Someone who is quick on the trigger acts or responds quickly …   The small dictionary of idiomes

  • quick on the trigger —    Someone who is quick on the trigger acts or responds quickly.   (Dorking School Dictionary) …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

  • Quick on the trigger —   Someone who is quick on the trigger acts or responds quickly …   Dictionary of English idioms

  • quick on the trigger — quick to fire, begins shooting quickly …   English contemporary dictionary

  • quick on the trigger — quick to respond …   Useful english dictionary

  • quick on the trigger — idi inf a) quick to act or respond; impetuous; volatile b) ready to act; sensitive; alert …   From formal English to slang

  • quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • quick on the draw — See: QUICK ON THE TRIGGER …   Dictionary of American idioms

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