open for discussion
idiom
: being a subject or issue that people can give their ideas, opinions, etc. about
The issue is not open for discussion.
Examples of open for discussion in a Sentence
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As for the Board of Supervisors, Ashby said her door is open for discussion.
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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
Yet its future role should remain open for discussion.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
How to handle pressure to get married The best way to handle the intrusive questions is to set clear boundaries about what topics are open for discussion and which ones are best to be avoided.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
In his response, Putin acknowledged the certain restrictions in place, which Moscow fully complies with, but admitted there are areas open for discussion and consideration, suggesting the presence of potential prospects for cooperation.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Sep. 2023
Relinquishing political control was off the table, but most other things were open for discussion.
—Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
While there are no plans yet for a colorful Lego logo on the building’s front, the company and Samuels intend to keep the matter open for discussion.
—Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2023
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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
Yet its future role should remain open for discussion.
—Sheldon Jacobson, Boston Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
How to handle pressure to get married The best way to handle the intrusive questions is to set clear boundaries about what topics are open for discussion and which ones are best to be avoided.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
In his response, Putin acknowledged the certain restrictions in place, which Moscow fully complies with, but admitted there are areas open for discussion and consideration, suggesting the presence of potential prospects for cooperation.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Sep. 2023
Relinquishing political control was off the table, but most other things were open for discussion.
—Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
While there are no plans yet for a colorful Lego logo on the building’s front, the company and Samuels intend to keep the matter open for discussion.
—Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2023
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“Open for discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20for%20discussion. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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