bring (someone or something) to the bargaining table

bring (someone or something) to the bargaining table

To induce another person or group to negotiate or attempt to reach an agreement or solution. This phrase is typically applied to people or groups in conflict. We need to bring that country to the bargaining table and finally resolve this conflict.
See also: bargain, bring, table
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • bring (someone or something) to the peace table
  • a chill pill
  • a penny for them
  • and how
  • and how!
  • eggs is eggs
  • all for one, and one for all
  • (as) sure as eggs (is eggs)
  • (one's) best foot forward
  • best foot forward