tab for

tab (one) for (something)

To select, assign, or nominate one for some kind of position, role, activity, etc. Many believe they tabbed her for the position because of her connections to the banking world. The boss has tabbed Jack for an assignment in Bermuda.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tab someone for something

to choose someone for something. The director tabbed Sam for a walk-on part. I wanted her to tab me for a part.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • tab (one) for (something)
  • tabbed
  • at the top of the heap
  • have (one's) foot on (someone's) neck
  • the top of the heap
  • top of the heap
  • put (one) up for (something)
  • put up
  • be on the front foot
  • elevate to
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