draw on

draw on idiom
  1. Approach, as in As evening draws on, we'll make our way back to the house. [First half of 1500s]
  2. Put on a piece of clothing, as in She drew on her gloves. [Early 1700s]
  3. Also, draw upon. Make use of something or someone. For example, This dictionary draws on many different sources, or The chairman was good at drawing upon the various members for their expertise. [Mid-1600s]

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003, 1997 by The Christine Ammer 1992 Trust. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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