Social Gathering Phrases

noun a gathering or assembly of people, especially for a specific purpose

verb to come into the presence or company of someone by chance or arrangement

• The board of directors will meet next week to discuss the budget.
• Let's meet up for coffee later this afternoon.
• I'll meet you at the usual spot after work.
• Sometimes our expectations don't meet reality.

noun a French term meaning 'to be under consideration or discussion'

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The matter of restructuring the company's departments will be on the tapis during the board meeting.
• Hey, did you hear that the new project plan is going to be on the tapis next week?
• The rumor about the upcoming party is definitely on the tapis.
• The issue of trust between the two friends has been on the tapis for a while now.