Beat (one) to the punch In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "beat (one) to the punch", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-17 02:03

Meaning of Beat (one) to the punch

Synonyms:

beat someone to the draw

Beat (one) to the punch verb phrase

If you beat someone to the punch, you do something before he or she does.

When I was about to say the answer to the teacher's question, John beat me to the punch.

I wanted to pay for our meal, but Lisa had beat me to the punch.

Other phrases about:

lick (one's) chops

Anticipate doing something with great eagerness, eagerness or excitement

Grammar and Usage of Beat (one) to the punch

Verb Forms

  • beaten (one) to the punch
  • beating (one) to the punch
  • beats (one) to the punch

The verb "beat" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Beat (one) to the punch

 The phrase is said to have stemmed from boxing

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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