on the table

phrase

: up for consideration or negotiation
the subject is not on the table

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And the feeling is often mutual, as some residents barely care what’s being shot in their homes so long as an easy paycheck is on the table. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026 Both need the city and the Northern Illinois Transit Authority to finish paying for capacity and frequency improvements that are already on the table. — Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Some fans complained that the price point ignored the current state of the economy where many are struggling to fill their gas tank and put food on the table. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026 This is despite the feds not putting real money on the table for project construction. — Rachael Fauss, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the table

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“On the table.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20table. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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