on the table
Idioms-
Up for discussion, as in There are two new proposals on the table . [Mid-1600s]
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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 .
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, I was not able to get an answer from Peacock about whether or not the amount of salmon available and the placement on the table was strategic.
From Salon
"All options for us are on the table, because at the end of the day, Canadians want to feel safe," Solomon after Tuesday's meeting.
From BBC
"If you just set it on the table, it's not going to produce any power on its own because all sides are the same temperature," Munday said.
From Science Daily
At first, the sounds came from under the table, but when the group sang, the raps thumped in time to the music on the table’s top.
From Literature
“The accolades were never the endgame. She wanted to put food on the table and set an example for her family and race,” said Andre Jones, one of her grandsons.
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