on tap
The phrase "on tap" originated from the practice of serving beer directly from a keg through a tap and has since been extended to mean something readily available or planned.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Ready for immediate use or service.
Example
- We have extra staff on tap for the busy season.
- Filtered water is always on tap in the kitchen.
B1Beverage Service
(informal)Served directly from a keg or barrel.
Example
- The bar has several local beers on tap.
- They always have fresh cider on tap at the festival.
B2Planning
(idiomatic)Planned or scheduled to happen.
Example
- What's on tap for the meeting today?
- We have a lot of exciting activities on tap for the weekend.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on tap":