单词 | on the tapis |
释义 | > as lemmason (upon) the tapis b. Phrase. on (upon) the tapis [ < French sur le tapis] , on the tablecloth, under discussion or consideration. Cf. carpet n. 1b. ΘΚΠ the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > [adverb] > under consideration in view?c1475 in one's eye?1567 in speculation1638 under consideration1652 on (upon) the tapis1690 on the carpet1726 in contemplation1773 on (also upon) the table1884 on the nail1886 1690 Earl of Clarendon Diary 2 May in State Lett. (1763) II. 239 Lord Churchill, and lord Godolphin went away, and gave no votes in the matter which was upon the tapis. 1782 European Mag. & London Rev. Apr. 248 Several marriages are adjusted, and many others are on the tapis. 1808 H. More Cœlebs in Search of Wife II. xxxiii. 172 I had..been trying to bring Lucilla on the tapis. 1865 York Herald 18 Mar. The question of the legitimate claimant has for a long time been upon the tapis. 1880 Manch. Guardian 23 Nov. This view was held by Mr. Stansfield when his successor's bill was on the tapis. < as lemmas |
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