kiddie table
The term "kiddie table" can be used both literally, in family gatherings, and metaphorically, in contexts like politics or business.
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Definition
B2Family Events
(informal)A small dining table where children sit together, separate from the adults.
Example
- During Thanksgiving, all the kids sat at the kiddie table while the adults dined in the main room.
C1Politics and Business
(idiomatic, sarcastic)A metaphorical place for less important or less experienced participants, implying lower status.
Example
- In the debate, the junior candidates were relegated to the kiddie table.
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