leave on the table

English

Verb

leave on the table (third-person singular simple present leaves on the table, present participle leaving on the table, simple past and past participle left on the table)

2. To not accept (something on offer).

   It seems odd that the union left the tuition assistance program on the table when they negotiated this latest contract.

4. To fail to seize (an opportunity that is apparent).

   They really left a lot on the table when they designed this hampered user interface.

See also

• on the table