on the table

phrase

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

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In the scene, Simon’s family speaks Kreyòl — although to varying degrees of proficiency — and the camera lingers on the Haitian feast presented on the table. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026 On the first play of the fourth quarter, Nittany Lions quarterback Rocco Becht threw an interception at midfield, leaving a possible scoring opportunity on the table. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 Volcy said the decision to protest stems from concerns that, after the cuts from HR 1 take effect, families will have to choose between paying their hospital bills and putting food on the table. — JosÉ Luis Villegas, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Issues like scope creep, sloppy time tracking and pricing that no longer matches reality can lead to money left on the table. — Drew McLellan, Forbes.com, 2 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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