be on the table



be on the table

To be available or put forward, as for consideration, acceptance, discussion, etc. I wouldn't wait too long to accept the job offer—it might not be on the table for very long. Before this meeting begins, we'd like to have assurances that the possibility of restoring holiday bonuses is going to be on the table.
See also: on, table

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Jovan-Serbian, Macedonian
HansHAHNS (German, Dutch)German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Serdar-Turkish
SiriSEE-ree (Swedish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
Ragnhei&Eth;Ur-Icelandic
Jarogniewyah-RAWG-nyefPolish (Rare)