off the table

(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, archived from the original on 30 March 2019, retrieved 15 July 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, archived from the original on 13 August 2025:
  That’s why virtually nothing should be off the table this offseason, including the idea of improving at quarterback.
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see off,‎ the,‎ table.
The marble rolled off the table.

beyond consideration — see discarded,‎ impossible

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