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a seat at the table
idiom
a situation in which someone is included in a discussion and can influence any decisions that are taken:
have a seat at the tableFor the first time patients' groups will have a seat at the table, and will be able to make sure reforms are implemented.
She said that schools and universities should have a seat at the table when education decisions are made by the government.
give someone a seat at the tableYoung people can help solve the climate crisis. Let’s give them a seat at the table.
get a seat at the tableHe asked if business leaders would be able to get a seat at the table during policy discussions.
Everyone wants a seat at the table, everyone wants to be taken seriously, everyone wants respect.
All we are asking for is a seat at the table, to be represented in any decision-making that affects our communities.
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go in on something
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have a horse in the raceidiom
muscle
neck
participatory
pitch in
plunge
plunge in/plunge into something
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