draw

draw (someone or something) out of (someone or something)

1. To elicit one to reveal or produce something, such as information or emotion. I swore my sister to secrecy, but I'm worried that dad will be able to draw the story out of her. It's amazing how the director is able to consistently draw stellar performances out of her actors. That book managed to draw a lot of regret out of me.
2. To entice or manipulate someone or something to come out of hiding. I saw a feral cat back there earlier, and I hope this bowl of cat food will draw it out.
See also: draw, of, out

draw from (something)

To use something as a reference while drawing or sketching. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "from." I can't believe you drew that whole scene from memory! I used to pretty good at drawing from photographs, but I've never been able to do much from my own imagination.
See also: draw

draw in (one's) horns

To act more cautiously than one did before. I just got this quarter's budget report, and we definitely need to draw in our horns and spend less going forward.
See also: draw, horn

draw out

1. To entice someone or something to come out of hiding. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "out." I set a bowl of cat food by the fence, with the hope of drawing out the feral cat I'd seen earlier.
2. To elicit one to reveal or produce something, such as information or emotion. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "out." I swore my sister to secrecy, but I'm worried that dad will be able to draw the story out of her. It's amazing how the director is able to consistently draw out stellar performances from her actors. That book managed to draw out a lot of emotions that I had buried.
3. To extend something for a longer period than is or seems necessary. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "out." Just when I thought the professor couldn't draw out this lecture any more, he droned on about torts for another half hour.
4. To cause someone to speak or converse willingly. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "out." Meredith is so friendly that she draws quiet people out very easily.
5. To remove something from something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "out." The doctor drew a tongue depressor out of the jar and told me to open my mouth.
6. To cause something to move or flow out of something else. A noun or pronoun can be used between "draw" and "out." The salt helps draw the liquid out of the fabric so that it doesn't leave a stain. We need to create a vacuum in order to draw out the venom from the snake bite.
See also: draw, out
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

draw someone (or an animal)

out of something and draw someone or an animal out to lure someone or an animal out of something or some place. I thought the smell of breakfast would draw him out of his slumber. The catnip drew out the cat from under the front porch.

draw

( oneself ) aside [for someone] to move aside. I drew myself aside so the children could pass. He drew himself aside so Maggie could pass.

draw

( someone or something ) from something to sketch (someone or something) from a particular source, such as memory, real life, a photograph, etc. He is a very good artist. He can draw from a photograph or a painting. I will try to draw him from memory.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

draw

/get a bead on
To take careful aim at.

draw

/haul/pull in (one's) horns Informal
1. To restrain oneself; draw back.
2. To retreat from a previously taken position, view, or stance.
3. To economize.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
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  • (draw the sword and) throw away the scabbard
  • (one) has to draw a/the line somewhere
  • a long face, to wear/draw/pull
  • be fast on the draw
  • be fast/quick on the draw
  • be quick on the draw
  • beat (one) to the draw
  • beat to it
  • beat to the punch/draw
  • call it a draw
  • cast a veil over (something)
  • cast/draw lots
  • cast/draw/throw a veil over something
  • Do I have to draw (you) a picture?
  • Do I have to draw a picture?
  • Do I have to draw you a picture?
  • Do I have to paint you a picture?
  • draw
  • draw (one) to one side
  • draw (one's) fire away
  • draw (one's) last breath
  • draw (oneself) up
  • draw (oneself) up to (one's) full height
  • draw (someone or something) out of (someone or something)
  • draw (someone or something) toward (someone or something)
  • draw (someone's) fire
  • draw (something) over (someone or something)
  • draw (something) to
  • draw (something) to (someone's) attention
  • draw (the) battle lines
  • draw (up) alongside (someone or something)
  • draw a bead on
  • draw a bead on (someone or something)
  • draw a bead on (someone), to
  • draw a bead on someone/something
  • draw a blank
  • draw a blank, to
  • draw a line
  • draw a line between
  • draw a line between (two things)
  • draw a line in the sand
  • draw a line under (something)
  • draw a line under something
  • draw a veil over
  • draw a veil over (something)
  • draw a veil over something
  • draw a veil over, to
  • draw against (an amount of money)
  • draw against an amount of money
  • draw ahead
  • draw alongside
  • draw an inference
  • draw and quarter
  • draw apart
  • draw aside
  • draw attention to
  • draw attention to (oneself, someone, or something)
  • draw away
  • draw away (someone's or something's) fire
  • draw away from (someone or something)
  • draw back
  • draw blood
  • draw breath
  • draw down
  • draw even
  • draw fire
  • draw fire away from (someone or something)
  • draw fire from
  • draw fire from (someone or something)
  • draw first blood
  • draw for
  • draw for (something)
  • draw forth
  • draw from (something)
  • draw in
  • draw in (one's) horns
  • draw in horns and pull in horns
  • draw in the reins
  • draw in your horns
  • draw in(to) (something)
  • draw interest
  • draw into
  • draw lots
  • draw near
  • draw near to
  • draw off
  • draw on
  • draw out
  • draw out of and draw out
  • draw out of some place
  • draw over
  • draw people or things together
  • draw play
  • draw rein
  • draw someone's fire
  • draw straws
  • draw straws for
  • draw straws for (something)
  • draw stumps
  • draw the curtain
  • draw the curtain on (something)
  • draw the curtain over (something)
  • draw the line
  • draw the line at
  • draw the line at (something)
  • draw the line at, to
  • draw the line between and else Go to draw a line between
  • draw the longbow
  • draw the short straw
  • draw to
  • draw to a close
  • draw to attention
  • draw together
  • draw up
  • draw upon (someone or something)
  • draw yourself up/rise to your full height
  • draw/pull in one's horns, to
  • draw/pull in your horns
  • get a bead on (someone or something)
  • get the draw on
  • get the draw on (someone or something)
  • hang, draw, and quarter
  • haul in (one's) horns
  • let's call it a draw
  • luck of the devil/draw/Irish
  • luck of the draw
  • One has to draw the line somewhere
  • pull in (one's) horns
  • pull in one's horns
  • pull in your horns
  • quick on the draw
  • quick on the draw/trigger
  • quick on the trigger
  • rise to (one's) full height
  • slow on the draw
  • take (one) to one side
  • take/draw somebody to one side
  • the luck of the draw
  • throw a veil over (something)
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