English Explanatory Dictionary

beat to the punch

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To carry out an action before another person is able to do so.

Word forms

beat to the punch beats to the punch beating to the punch beaten to the punch

Related words

beat to first blood get the drop on
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