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table noun a pinball machine UK, 1977
idiomtablebring sth to the tableto suggest something to be considered or discussed in a formal meeting ◆ often used in business or politics:The conflict can be stopped. If they bring a reasonable peace offer to the table, we will consider it. Each school brings a different set of problems to the table. Some are interested in upgrading their sports programs, others in downgrading or even dropping football.drink sb under the tableto drink a lot more alcohol than someone else can, without getting drunk:Francis was well known for his ability to drink nearly everyone under the table.He's the sort of Australian who could drink a busload of tourists under the table without really trying.get/go/come etc back to the tableif a country, political organization etc gets back to the table, they return to discussions that they were having with another country or organization, in order to try to reach an agreement:The Prime Minister said the government would not go back to the table unless there was an end to the violence.Strike action will only prolong the troubles - the sooner we get back to the table, the sooner we can resolve this thing.get/bring/force etc sb back to the table: Talks had broken down so badly it is hard to see what would have brought either company back to the table.on the tableif an offer, idea etc is on the table, someone has suggested it so that it can be considered and discussed:Clinton said the option of lifting the UN arms embargo was still on the table.put sth on the tableif one group in a formal discussion or meeting puts something on the table, they tell the other group what they are offering, or what they want to talk about ◆ often used in business and politics:We put a very fair bid on the table, and we are not prepared to go any higher.The Legislature has had five months to draw new district maps, but the longer they delay putting them on the table, the less time community groups have to find out what the effects are.under the table AmEAmEif you buy, sell, or do something under the table, you do it secretly because it is dishonest or illegal:I've been here six years and I've never had a raise, but he gives me seventy bucks a week under the table.Couples who are desperate to have a child may pay thousands of dollars in fees, and even more under the table.under-the-table: I don't like to see young people involved in under-the-table deals. —see also under the counter
See:- be off the table
- be on the table
- box on the table
- boxed on the table
- bring (someone or something) to the bargaining table
- bring (someone or something) to the peace table
- bring (something) to the table
- cards on the table, to lay/put one's
- clear out
- clear the table
- coffee table book
- coffee-table book
- come to the table
- crumbs from (one's) table
- crumbs from someone's table
- crumbs from the rich man's table
- drink (someone) under the table
- drink somebody under the table
- drink someone under the table
- drink under the table
- get (one's) feet under the table
- get (someone) around the table
- get around the table
- get your feet under the table
- kiddie table
- lay (one's) cards on the table
- lay (something) on the table
- lay cards on the table
- lay one's cards on the table
- lay something on the table
- lay the table
- lay your cards on the table
- off the table
- on the table
- put (one's) cards on the table
- put food on the table
- put your cards on the table
- put/lay your cards on the table
- round table
- set the table
- table (something)
- table a motion
- table d'hôte
- table read
- table scrap
- table talk
- table-hop
- take (something) off the table
- the tables are turned
- turn the tables
- turn the tables on (one)
- turn the tables, to
- under the table
- wait (on) tables
- wait at table
- wait tables
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