draw a bead on
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draw a bead on — idiom
1. to aim a weapon, especially a gun, very carefully at a person or thing before fi
1.idiom
Definition
to aim a weapon, especially a gun, very carefully at a person or thing before firing.
Example
The hunter drew a bead on the deer but lowered his rifle at the last moment.
Police snipers drew a bead on the suspect from a nearby rooftop.