American Idioms and Expressions

Put Something On The Table Idiom

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put (something) on the table
What does put (something) on the table mean?
to make something the topic of discussion We put the issue of the new schedule on the table for discussion.


Some Random Idioms
gross
What does "gross" mean?
disgusting; repulsive; vulgar
(to be) hung up on (someone or something)
What does "(to be) hung up on (someone or something)" mean?
to be obsessed or devoted to someone or somethingMy friend is hung up on one of his colleagues at work.
small fry
What does "small fry" mean?
unimportant people, children (small fry are young newly-hatched fish)The police were only able to catch some of the small fry in the organized crime gang.
half a loaf is better than none
What does "half a loaf is better than none" mean?
having part of something is better than having nothing at all Half a loaf is better than none and I would rather work part-time than have no job at all.

flat out
What does "flat out" mean?
without hiding anything, openly I told my friend flat out that I would not go to the party with her.

these things are sent to try us
What does "these things are sent to try us" mean?
some difficulties appear in order to test our courage or patienceThe woman had very strong religious beliefs and although she faced many difficulties, she believed that those things were sent to try her and she continued on.

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