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get the drop on

To obtain an advantage over another person, by acting before that person.
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We're always getting the drop on our competitors because the owner really knows the business and can act fast.

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Submitted on July 07, 2010

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get the drop onTo point one's firearm at another person, thereby gaining dominance over a situation.
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