on the table

phrase

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

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And Estonia, among the others that found couch pennies in the budget to put meals on the table, gratis. Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026 Advertisement Miliband is likely still being considered for a position, with Foreign Secretary just one option reportedly on the table. Callum Sutherland, Time, 17 July 2026 With that in mind, how much money is Olise potentially leaving on the table? Tom Burrows, New York Times, 17 July 2026 Interest rate hikes remain on the table, at a time when investors are flying blind as the Federal Reserve scales back its communication. Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 July 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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