To say that something is "on the table" means that said object is being used as a bargaining chip during negotiations. Used frequently during governmental budget negotiations as a political sacrifice.

Congressional Republicans, in their lust for lower taxes for the wealthy, let it be known that all social safety net programs are on the table.

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Tables - definition

table is where I sit at and write
drop some beautiful lines while thinking about life

table is always there by my sides
acquiring knowledge with me throughout days and nights

table is sturdy and strong
just like a diamond solid, loyal love where I shall belong

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Tables - slang

An inanimate object that James Hetfield of Metallica claims to be.

I AM THE TABLE!

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Tables

To sit at a table for a collegiate organization in order to harrass those who pass by in the hopes of raising money for your unfortuante cause of the day

I was tableing for the vagina monologues when a huge monkey attacked. .... luckily I was tableing so he didnt bother me.

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Tables

The largest and most mysterious high-school social organization in Houston. Antics include anti-cotillion and -homecoming parties, polygamy, cooking competitions, tiara rape, and star wars spoof videos. Descended from 'the blob' and root group of the 'Neo-Table.'

Complete strangers brought together through fate, corruption, and sparkles.

"The table = girls who enjoy shoving crap in my hair and correcting my grammar." - Winston Knapp

Marcus (I) am the husband of ALL table members. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. If you're part of the table, you're part of my harem. - Marcus Barnett, 'Basic Fundamental Principles of the Table'

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Tables

noun:slang term for turntables

man chris was rockin' those tables last night at the party!

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