Bring to the table

Meaning

The idiom "bring to the table" has two meanings:

• To bring something or someone to a meeting, negotiation, or discussion that is relevant or useful for the topic at hand.
• To offer or propose a new idea, solution, or plan for consideration during a meeting or negotiation.

Usage

• "I think we need to bring some fresh perspectives to the table to solve this problem."
• "During the negotiations, they brought up some interesting points that we hadn't considered before."
• "Can you bring your proposal to the meeting next week?"
• "We need to bring more data to the table to make an informed decision."
• "We can't solve this issue without bringing everyone to the table and working together."

Roots and History

The idiom "bring to the table" is believed to have originated in the early 20th century. It was first used in a legal context, where it meant to present evidence or arguments that were relevant and useful for a case. Over time, the phrase has evolved to include any new ideas, solutions, or proposals brought up during a meeting or negotiation.

Synonyms in English

• Present
• Propose
• Suggest
• Introduce
• Share

Synonyms in other languages

• Ajouter (French) - To add to the conversation
• Abtasten (German) - To taste or sample something
• Agregar (Spanish) - To add to something
• Introducirse (Portuguese) - To introduce oneself during a discussion
• 提出 (Chinese) - To propose an idea

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