on the tapis rouge

on the tapis rouge

dated On the red carpet (referring to the red carpet at the entrances of premieres and awards shows). "Tapis rouge" is French for "red carpet." The only reason I watch these awards is to see the dresses the movie stars wear out on the tapis rouge.
See also: on, tapis
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • roll out the red carpet
  • roll out the red carpet (for someone)
  • put out the red carpet (for someone)
  • red ink
  • (as) red as a rose
  • (as) red as blood
  • (as) red as a cherry
  • red as a cherry
  • ruby
  • (as) red as a ruby