off the table

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off the table

  1. (figurative) Beyond consideration.
    We will take no options off the table to achieve that goal.
    • 2019 March 14, Ramzy Baroud, “Chasing mirages: What are Palestinians doing to combat ‘Deal of the Century’?”, in Ma'an News[1], archived from the original on 30 March 2019:
      Diplomatic hogwash aside, ‘efficiency and effectiveness’ have nothing to do with the shutting of the Consulate. The decision is but a continuation of successive US measures aimed at “taking Jerusalem off the table” – as per Trump’s own words - of any future negotiations.
    • 2023 April 5, Jeff Howe, “In Belichick’s pursuit of glory, nothing is off the table, even idea of trading Mac Jones”, in The Athletic[2]:
      That’s why virtually nothing should be off the table this offseason, including the idea of improving at quarterback.

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