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 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 1 Oct. 2026.

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