open for discussion
idiom
: being a subject or issue that people can give their ideas, opinions, etc. about
The issue is not open for discussion.
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How to handle pressure to get married The best way to handle the intrusive questions is to set clear boundaries about what topics are open for discussion and which ones are best to be avoided.
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
In his response, Putin acknowledged the certain restrictions in place, which Moscow fully complies with, but admitted there are areas open for discussion and consideration, suggesting the presence of potential prospects for cooperation.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Sep. 2023
Relinquishing political control was off the table, but most other things were open for discussion.
—Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
While there are no plans yet for a colorful Lego logo on the building’s front, the company and Samuels intend to keep the matter open for discussion.
—Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2023
Montgomery is wise to leave the daily decision open for discussion, with no need to give the opposition a hint, and no need to worry about a dropoff.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2023
Lawler wouldn’t commit to anything in the long term but left the door open for discussion.
—Peter Warren, Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2022
Sales are still open for discussion.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Aug. 2022
The Comeback, the greatest TV show in history (not open for discussion), only has two seasons to its name, premiering nine years apart.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2022
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Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 19 Feb. 2024
In his response, Putin acknowledged the certain restrictions in place, which Moscow fully complies with, but admitted there are areas open for discussion and consideration, suggesting the presence of potential prospects for cooperation.
—Helen Regan, CNN, 13 Sep. 2023
Relinquishing political control was off the table, but most other things were open for discussion.
—Ian Johnson, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
While there are no plans yet for a colorful Lego logo on the building’s front, the company and Samuels intend to keep the matter open for discussion.
—Catherine Carlock, BostonGlobe.com, 21 Aug. 2023
Montgomery is wise to leave the daily decision open for discussion, with no need to give the opposition a hint, and no need to worry about a dropoff.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Apr. 2023
Lawler wouldn’t commit to anything in the long term but left the door open for discussion.
—Peter Warren, Dallas News, 27 Oct. 2022
Sales are still open for discussion.
—Annika Pham, Variety, 24 Aug. 2022
The Comeback, the greatest TV show in history (not open for discussion), only has two seasons to its name, premiering nine years apart.
—Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 10 Aug. 2022
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“Open for discussion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20for%20discussion. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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