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Wed 21 Jun, 2006 01:16 am
Can you tell me the meaning of "get a drop on" in this sentence:
Don't let the other boys get the drop on you at the beginning of the race.
It probably means to get a better start. The usual expression in English would be to "get a jump on" when referring to a race. Get the drop on is usually used when referring to one person getting a weapon pointed before his opponent has the chance.