When a meeting decides that a matter should lie on the table, it means that the matter should
A.
be discussed immediately
B.
be discussed at the next meeting
C.
not be discussed at all
D.
be discussed at the executive level
Correct answer is C
If a proposal or motion is laid on the table, it is essentially a euphemism, meaning that ; nothing further will be done in this matter" or "we are not going to do anything about this" or "we refuse the petition"
