open for discussion

phrase

: being a subject or issue that people can give their ideas, opinions, etc. about
The issue is not open for discussion.

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The 30-day window is somewhat arbitrary and open for discussion, Nielsen caveats. Emma Loewe, Outside, 11 Mar. 2026 That’s likely to meet more resistance, but every topic is open for discussion. Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025 Everything and everybody was open for discussion. Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025 But to give a specific excuse is to admit that the matter is open for discussion. Judith Martin, Mercury News, 15 July 2025 Advertisement But as for what exactly Musk plans to do with his rival third party is largely open for discussion. Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 July 2025 As for the Board of Supervisors, Ashby said her door is open for discussion. Jack Rodriquez-Vars, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025 While in-person work has benefits, Ward acknowledged, the extent to which state workers need to be in offices two days versus four days a week should be open for discussion. William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Now, both studies have been released and are open for discussion. Ars Technica, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Open for discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20for%20discussion. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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