get the drop on

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Definition of get the drop on in English English dictionary

To obtain an advantage over by being ready to act before

We're always getting the drop on our competitors because the owner really knows the business and can act fast.

Turkish pronunciation

get dhi drôp ôn

Synonyms

get the jump on, beat to the punch

Pronunciation

/ˈget ᴛʜē ˈdrôp ˈôn/ /ˈɡɛt ðiː ˈdrɔːp ˈɔːn/