on draft

Idioms

Drawn from a large container, such as a keg (as opposed to bottles). For example, We much prefer the taste of beer on draft. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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French lawmakers on Monday were set to vote on draft legislation to ban social media for under-15s, an effort championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Remember Belichick, still worshiped as a gridiron Obi-Wan, pooh-poohing Maye on draft night less than two years ago, mocking comparisons to Josh Allen and fretting that Maye hadn’t played very much in college?

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

“Philly called us on draft day. They didn’t mention that. I just let a cat out of the bag,” Coach Prime told the Kelce brothers.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2025

The government has now published its response to a 2022 consultation on draft measures for the ban, confirming definitions for the products, businesses and services covered by the restrictions.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2024

There was a special on draft pants at Multitude.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson

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