Hanapin
off the table
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(of a proposal, topic, or offer) unavailable or incapable of being considered
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "off the table" and when to use it?
The idiom "off the table" is used to indicate that a particular option, plan, or proposal has been eliminated, excluded, or is no longer under consideration. While its exact origin is not documented, it likely stems from the idea of removing something from the table during a discussion, emphasizing that it is no longer on the list of possibilities.
Example
After hours of negotiation, the idea of a pay raise was off the table for the foreseeable future.
The proposal to extend the project's timeline was taken off the table due to budget constraints.
The possibility of relocating the company's headquarters to another city was quickly taken off the table as it was deemed impractical.
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