englishing.app
Interface Language
EN English BN বাংলা HI हिन्दी ES Español FR Français DE Deutsch RU Русский ZH 简体中文 JA 日本語
Content Language
Same as website language EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanish FR French DE German RU Russian ZH Chinese JA Japanese
Login
Home Courses Vocabularies PDF Videos

A seat at the table

Idiom Politics

Meaning

To have an opportunity to be part of decision-making or important discussions.

Example Sentences

"She fought for years to earn a seat at the table in the boardroom."

Related Expressions

hit below the belt

to act unfairly or say something hurtful

take flak

to receive strong criticism

win someone over

to persuade someone to support you or agree with you

up to speed

to have the latest information or be fully informed

moonlight as

to work at a second job, especially secretly or part-time

blank mind

unable to think clearly or remember something