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Definition

Under discussion or consideration.

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Origins

Compare French mettre sur le tapis.

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In Context

  • "[…] 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 […]"
  • "Of this, however, I was not aware; although, in the present instance, I saw clearly that something of a whimsical nature was upon the tapis with my friend, and that Hermann was its especial object."
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Also Said As

  • on the tapis