on draft

Idioms  

1. 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]

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Example Sentences

The current battle centers on draft legislation -- the Clarity Act -- that would allow crypto players to offer cash rewards to stablecoin holders, boosting their ability to lure customers away from traditional banks.

From Barron's • Jan. 27, 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

“We’ll see what happens on draft day. You never know.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025

So, yes, it’s impossible on draft day to grade a pick in permanent ink.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2024

There was a special on draft pants at Multitude.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson