英语词组beat her to the punch是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

beat (one) to the punch

To do or obtain something before someone else does. The phrase is thought to have originated from boxing. Primarily heard in US. I was going to suggest that idea to the boss today, but unfortunately one of my co-workers beat me to the punch.

beat someone to the punch

and beat someone to the draw

Fig. to do something before someone else does it. I wanted to have the new car, but Sally beat me to the punch. I planned to write a book about using the new software program, but someone else beat me to the draw.

beat someone to the punch

anticipate or forestall someone's actions.

词组	beat her to the punch
释义	(redirected from beat her to the punch) beat (one) to the punch To do or obtain something before someone else does. The phrase is thought to have originated from boxing. Primarily heard in US. I was going to suggest that idea to the boss today, but unfortunately one of my co-workers beat me to the punch. beat someone to the punch and beat someone to the draw Fig. to do something before someone else does it. I wanted to have the new car, but Sally beat me to the punch. I planned to write a book about using the new software program, but someone else beat me to the draw. beat someone to the punch anticipate or forestall someone's actions.
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