draw a bead on

Verb
  1. Aim with a gun (synset 201154093)
    "The hunter drew a bead on the rabbit"
    is a type of: aim, direct, take, take aim, train - point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
  2. Have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal (synset 200707283)
    is a type of: be after, plan - have the will and intention to carry out some action
    subtypes: overshoot - aim too high
    same as: aim, aspire, shoot for

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