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.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

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.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

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.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

on the table

COMMON If a proposal, plan, or offer is on the table, it is has been formally suggested and people can discuss it. The Americans and others have not yet put their proposals on the table. The offer on the table is part of the long-term policy to control taxation within the EU.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

on the ˈtable

(British English) used in business, to talk about a suggestion, plan or amount of money which is being discussed or offered: In today’s meeting there were several new proposals on the table. The company can put an extra one per cent on the table, in return for an agreement on overtime.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

on the table

1. Up for discussion: Her new offer is on the table.

2. Put aside for consideration at a later date.

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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

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释义	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 Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. 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. See also: on, table McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. 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. See also: on, table The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. on the table COMMON If a proposal, plan, or offer is on the table, it is has been formally suggested and people can discuss it. The Americans and others have not yet put their proposals on the table. The offer on the table is part of the long-term policy to control taxation within the EU. See also: on, table Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. on the ˈtable (British English) used in business, to talk about a suggestion, plan or amount of money which is being discussed or offered: In today’s meeting there were several new proposals on the table. The company can put an extra one per cent on the table, in return for an agreement on overtime. See also: on, table Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on the table 1. Up for discussion: Her new offer is on the table. 2. Put aside for consideration at a later date. See also: on, table American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: be off the table reassign reassign to reassign to (something) week (Someone or something) called, they want their (something) back! tomorrow a rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel one rotten apple spoils the (whole) bushel rotten apple spoils the barrel
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