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Table it

Confusingly opposite: in British English, to put a topic forward for discussion now; in American English, to postpone it.

You'll hear it as

Let's table it. (Do you mean now, or later?)

Why it matters to you.

In a meeting with Americans, check which one is meant, or you'll discuss exactly what they wanted to postpone.

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