get (someone) around the table

get (someone) around the table

To gather people together for some purpose. If we could just get both parties around the table, I'm confident we could reach an agreement.

See also: around, get, table

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get someone around the table

Fig. to collect people together for discussion or bargaining. We have to get every one around the table on this matter. If I can get them around the table, I'm sure I can make them agree.

See also: around, get, table

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