Phrases Phrases for Handling Awkward Situations

Let's table this for now.

C2

Meaning

Let's postpone discussing this issue.

Example sentences

John: 'This is a rather complex issue, I think...'

Alice: 'Let's table this for now and revisit it later when we have more information.'

John: 'Okay, let's table this for now and come back to it next week.'

Alice: 'I need to do some more research before commenting.'