lay (something) on the table

lay (something) on the table

To offer or introduce something for general discussion or consideration. The company has laid the policy change on the table for customers to consider before continuing with the service. I'm just going to lay my feelings on the table at dinner—hopefully she feels the same way I do!
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

lay something on the table

1 make something known so that it can be freely and sensibly discussed. 2 postpone something indefinitely. chiefly US
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See also:
  • lay something on the table
  • here's the thing (about someone or something)
  • call (something) into play
  • institute
  • institute (something) against (someone or something)
  • institute against
  • introduce the shoemaker to the tailor
  • introduce
  • I would like to introduce you to (someone)
  • change the subject