The Collaborative International Dictionary
On the tapis
Tapis \Ta"pis\, n. [F. See Tapestry.] Tapestry; formerly, the cover of a council table.
On the tapis, or Upon the tapis, on the table, or under consideration; as, to lay a motion in Parliament on the tapis.
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on the tapis
prep.phr. (alternative form of upon the tapis English)
Usage examples of "on the tapis".
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