单词 | on the table |
释义 | > as lemmason (also upon) the table (c) on (also upon) the table: under consideration or discussion. ΘΚΠ the mind > language > speech > agreement > [adverb] > under discussion on (also upon) the table1884 the mind > mental capacity > thought > continued thinking, reflection, contemplation > thinking about, consideration, deliberation > [adverb] > under consideration in view?c1475 in one's eye?1567 in speculation1638 under consideration1652 on (upon) the tapis1690 on the carpet1726 in contemplation1773 on (also upon) the table1884 on the nail1886 1884 H. R. Haggard Dawn II. xxi. 301 The facts are, so to speak, all upon the table, and I will merely touch upon the main heads of my case. 1915 J. London Let. 25 Aug. (1966) 458 It is..on the table whether or not we shall say ‘it is I’ or ‘it is me’. 1986 Times 1 Aug. 32 The bid is still on the table. 2000 Independent 3 Apr. (Monday Review section) 2/3 Solutions such as the shared branch or the multi-bank agency are on the table following the..study of the problems of bankless communities. < as lemmas |
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