Quick On The Draw

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Quick On The Draw

Origin of Phrases - Q

 

Quick On The Draw

While the word "draw" had been in use for some time in the American Old West, this expression didn't come about until 1903 when Cyrus T. Brady used it in his book, The Bishop.  "He had the reputation...of being the quickest man on the draw...in the Territory."