draw a bead on

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb (transitive) 1. To aim a firearm carefully at a target : To align the sights of a gun precisely on a target in preparation for firing. 2. To focus one's efforts or attention on a specific goal or target : To identify something as an objective and direct one's energy or resources toward achieving it. Usage This phrase is often used to describe a moment of focused targeting, eithe...