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at the table vs on the table

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'At the table' is used when someone is sitting and participating in a meal or discussion, while 'on the table' is used when something is physically placed on the surface of the table.

Last updated: March 31, 2024 • 1496 views

at the table

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to someone sitting and participating in a meal or discussion.

Use 'at the table' when describing someone's position while sitting and participating in a meal or discussion.

Examples:

Please have a seat at the table.
She was sitting at the table during the meeting.
We all gathered at the table for dinner.

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No talk of war at the table.
No extinction talk at the table.
Excellent service personnel at the table.
Your children behave like adults at the table
We don't discuss business at the table.
It's distasteful to talk about suppositories at the table.
Don't yawn at the table, Alexander.
I really love having a fresh voice at the table.
Number one: sit at the table.
And everyone kind of sat at the table.
That you were always the smartest one at the table.
You said nothing at the table.
We've eaten at the table before.
Like I showed you at the table.
Mother, we were 13 at the table.
But come dinnertime, everyone comes and sits down at the table.
But I like sitting at the table.
I sat down at the table and watched his agony.
You can sit at the table, but mouth shut.
Hanna saw you at the table with paige.

Alternatives:

sitting at the table
participating at the table
engaged at the table
present at the table
joining at the table

on the table

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to something physically placed on the surface of the table.

Use 'on the table' when describing the location of something physically placed on the surface of the table.

Examples:

The book is on the table.
Please put the dishes on the table.
There are flowers on the table.

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Jackson, breakfast is on the table.
We were trying to force each other's hand down on the table.
I have to get dinner on the table.
Okay, help me get supper on the table.
Madam President, I reluctantly agree with what is now on the table.
Anthony, keep the gun on the table.
Put your hands on the table.
Put all your things on the table.
Because, well... there's a book on the table.
All unnecessary things, on the table.
Everything you want from me tonight is on the table.
The President wants all options on the table, Saul.
Our case is dying on the table.
I got my money on the table.
Your only responsibility is to put mean on the table.
Jake, not on the table, hon.
And that's what's on the table.
It's a bunch of candy on the table.
Our cards are on the table.
Alright, weapons on the table.

Alternatives:

placed on the table
resting on the table
lying on the table
sitting on the table
located on the table

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