Question

have the drop

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on have the advantage over – informalHave the drop on was originally a mid 19th-century US expression used literally to mean that you have the opportunity to shoot before your opponent can use their weapon.2000 - Clay Shooting - He always seems to have the drop on me by one bird no matter how hard I try. on have the advantage over – informalHave the drop on was originally a mid 19th-century US expression used literally to mean that you have the opportunity to shoot before your opponen

Drop Advantage Informal Originally Mid 19th Century Expression Literally