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Phrasal Verb: Tap up

Tap up - Approach a footballer illegally to get them to change teams

Example:

Chelsea were accused of TAPPING him UP even though he was under contract.

Notes:

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- International English

Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 5 phrasal verbs with 'TAP'

- Tap for
- Tap into
- Tap off with
- Tap out
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