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on the table
Fig. subject to discussion by the group; submitted as a point of discussion. The chairman said we could not discuss salaries since the topic was no longer on the table.
on the table
being discussed or considered I'd like to put another idea on the table to see what you think.
on the table
1. if a plan or offer is on the table, it has been officially suggested and is now being discussed or thought about The offer on the table is an 8% increase on last year's wages. At 6 p.m. on Thursday 29 April, a new deal was put on the table.
2. (American) if a plan is on the table, no one is dealing with it at present but it has not been completely forgotten The committee agreed to leave the option to build a stadium in the city on the table.
on the table
1. Up for discussion, as in There are two new proposals on the table. [Mid-1600s]
2. Postponed or put aside for later consideration, as in
When they adjourned, three items were put on the table until the next meeting. [First half of 1700s] The
table in both idioms is a figurative conference table. Also see
lay one's cards on the table.
on the table
1. Up for discussion: Her new offer is on the table.
2. Put aside for consideration at a later date.