draw a bead on

== English == === Etymology === (This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) === Verb === draw a bead on (third-person singular simple present draws a bead on, present participle drawing a bead on, simple past drew a bead on, past participle drawn a bead on) (US, transitive, slang) To aim a gun at. Synonym: take a bead on (US, transitive, slang) To take aim at. (US, transitive, slang) to cast one's eyes on.