Phrasal Verb: Tap up

Phrasal Verb: Tap up


Meaning: 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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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 5 phrasal verbs with 'TAP'

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

 

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