on tap
English edit
Etymology edit
From tap. Sense 2 recorded from 1483.
Prepositional phrase edit
- (of beer, etc.) Available directly from the barrel by way of a tap.
- 2011, Todd Keith, Insiders' Guide® to Birmingham[1]:
- All three locations each offer at least 50 different draft beer choices ranging from popular beers from major brewers to exclusive microbrews not usually available on tap.
- (by extension) Readily available; ready for use in whatever quantity is desired.
- On an agenda, planned, expected.
Translations edit
available from a barrel
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