on the tapis
on the tapis
Up for or under consideration. (Whence the still-current English idiom "on the carpet.") The issue of budget decreases remained on the tapis throughout the board meeting. We don't have time to discuss those issues, but don't worry, they'll be on the tapis the next time we meet.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
on the tapis
(of a subject) under consideration or discussion.This expression is a partial translation of the French phrase sur le tapis , meaning literally ‘on the carpet’. A carpet in this context is a covering for a table rather than a floor, as indeed it is in the English idiom on the carpet. It refers to the covering of the council table around which a matter would be debated.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
on the tapis
Under consideration.
See also: on, tapis
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- tapis
- out of consideration for (someone or something)
- on mature consideration
- on mature reflection/consideration
- out of consideration of (something)
- out of consideration
- consideration
- in consideration of
- in consideration of (something)
- in consideration of something