upon the tapis

介词短语

英文释义

介词短语
  1. Under discussion or consideration. idiomatic
    — […] when any thing was supposed to be upon the tapis worth knowing or listening to, it was the rule to leave the door, not absolutely shut, but somewhat ajar […]

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