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Meaning of leave on the table | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

  1. To not accept (something on offer).
  2. To fail to seize (an opportunity that is apparent).

Examples

“It seems odd that the union left the tuition assistance program⟳ on the table when they negotiated this latest contract.”
“They really left a lot on the table when they designed this hampered user interface.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

leave one's options open leave one's stamp leave out leave over leave someone at the altar leave someone cold

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