on the table

phrase

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

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If Disney was willing to put $2 million on the table straight away, the film was clearly worth far more. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 Sometimes being simple is more flattering than having everything on the table. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026 When asked about how deep the decisions could go after the loss, head coach Brian Schottenheimer said that the staff has to look at everything and balance every decision on the table. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 There are also more substantial matters on the table, even beyond the six figures demanded by the owners for the extended stay. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 Oct. 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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