on the table

The phrase "on the table" is widely used in political and idiomatic contexts to indicate something available for discussion or consideration.

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Definition

B2General

(idiomatic)Available for discussion, consideration, or action.

Example

All options are on the table for solving the issue.
The proposal is now on the table for the committee to review.

C1Politics

(formal)Presented for formal discussion or negotiation.

Example

The new policy is on the table for the upcoming legislative session.

C2Parliamentary Procedure

(technical)Postponed or set aside for later consideration but still available for future discussion.

Example

The motion was put on the table until the next meeting.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the table":

at table under the table on one's plate on the shelf table scrap on the floor set the table run the table card table on the deck table setting on the bench data table on top on the round table tea table on the side on the line table mat table board on the ground on the carpet on deck on the market at a stand on the flat table talk on the books on the level console table in place in the room pizza table