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bring to the table

bring to the table

Date: Aug 22 2001

Quote

1. Quote - Listen to the quote and guess what the slang means.

“I like to think what I bring to the table is kind of a sympathetic quality, even while I’m playing (a strange character) or characters that end up in (strange) situations.”
- Jason Biggs, star of American Pie 2

Definition

1. Definition - Study the definition.

offer, contribute, supply, give

2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.

“Bring to the table” is somewhat difficult to use. It’s specific, so it’s only appropriate in certain situations. The most common way to use the expression is when referring to a person’s qualifications. If you want to describe someone who’s very talented, you can say that s/he “brings a lot to the table.”

Examples

1. Examples - Hear some example sentences.

””Michelle is really smart. I’m constantly surprised at her contribution to the company. She brings a lot to the table.”“

””We need somebody good to play on our basketball team. Let’s ask Jeff if he’ll play with us. He brings a lot to the table. He’s a good athlete and a great shooter.”“

””I think I’m a better cook than Sarah. I bring more to the table than her. I can make Mexican food, Chinese food, Japanese food, Thai food and French food. She can only make pancakes!”“

””What Larry brings to the table is an endless drive to succeed.”“

””If Michael Jordan comes out of retirement, he’ll be a great asset to the Washington Wizards. He brings more to the table than any other player in history.”“

Winners

1. Winners - See who guessed the slang definition correctly.

My guess is that “bring to the table” means to offer, to display the result of one’s own effort or quality.
by Eduardo (Brazil)
Means : show up in public
by Niki
I think Jason Biggs uses “bring to the table” referring to the feelings that we get from someone by means of his behavior.
by emepp

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