Phrase guide

off the table

prep_phrase · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Beyond consideration.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively

Examples

  • We will take no options off the table to achieve that goal.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: on the table

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prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see off, the, table.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The marble rolled off the table.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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