off the table
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(of a proposal, topic, or offer) unavailable or incapable of being considered
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.
- After the argument, the idea of a raise was off the table.
- The proposal is off the table now that we have a better option.
- Due to budget cuts, any additional spending is off the table for this year.
- The offer was off the table once they found a more suitable candidate.
- After the latest developments, the deal is officially off the table.
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