quick on the trigger
Example Sentences
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"Boards have become quick on the trigger to grant seats to activist investors just to avoid a proxy fight," said Scott Stringer, New York City's Comptroller, who called the trend "disturbing."
From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2015
If history is any indication, expect Seattle to be quick on the trigger and slide back in the draft order.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 21, 2010
They emerge as quick on the trigger as ever, but hard-up instead of heroic, dissatisfied, bewildered, trapped.
From Time Magazine Archive
If the other is quick on the trigger, he answers smartly: "Bad lad!"
From Time Magazine Archive
“The trouble,” a friend said, “is that Oppie is so quick on the trigger intellectually, that he puts the other guy at a disadvantage.”
From "Bomb" by Steve Sheinkin
