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on the tapis

on the tapis is the alternative form of upon the tapis.

Meaning of upon the tapis

Prepositional phrase

  1. (idiomatic) Under discussion or consideration.
    • […] when any thing was supposed to be upon the tapis worth knowing or listening to, it was the rule to leave the door, not absolutely shut, but somewhat ajar […]1759–1767, [Laurence Sterne], The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, volume (please specify |volume=I to IX), London: […] T. Becket and P. A. Dehondt, […]
    Synonyms:
    on the tapis

Questions about on the tapis

What is on the tapis the alternative form of?
On the tapis is the alternative form of upon the tapis.

Words near on the tapis in the dictionary

  1. on the surface
  2. on the table
  3. on the tack
  4. on the take
  5. on the tap
  6. on the tapis
  7. on the telephone
  8. on the tenterhooks
  9. on the tenters
  10. on the tiles
  11. on the tip of one's tongue

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