open to negotiation
idiom
: not finally decided and capable of being discussed in a usually formal way
The price is open to negotiation.
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Among the reasons for the bearish sentiment is the uncertainty the Trump administration has created regarding its inconsistent messaging about whether tariffs would be open to negotiation.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
When to Use It: Great for salary discussions when open to negotiation and looking to clarify expectations.
—Britney Porter, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
At that, realize that virtually every aspect of a lease is open to negotiation, and this includes a vehicle’s transaction price.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The president has suggested that a fund could use tariff payments – but the reality of the tariff rollout is itself questionable and apparently open to negotiation.
—Patrick J. Schena, The Conversation, 8 Feb. 2025
The regime says its weapons aren't open to negotiation, and its recent closeness with Moscow may not be either.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Buyers know sellers may be more open to negotiation.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Safest New 2024-2025 Vehicles Priced At Under $30,000
The prices noted below are the manufacturers’ suggested retail prices (MSRPs), which are generally open to negotiation.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The second one will be open to negotiation because negotiations are always expected.
—Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
When to Use It: Great for salary discussions when open to negotiation and looking to clarify expectations.
—Britney Porter, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
At that, realize that virtually every aspect of a lease is open to negotiation, and this includes a vehicle’s transaction price.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
The president has suggested that a fund could use tariff payments – but the reality of the tariff rollout is itself questionable and apparently open to negotiation.
—Patrick J. Schena, The Conversation, 8 Feb. 2025
The regime says its weapons aren't open to negotiation, and its recent closeness with Moscow may not be either.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
Buyers know sellers may be more open to negotiation.
—John Walkup, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Safest New 2024-2025 Vehicles Priced At Under $30,000
The prices noted below are the manufacturers’ suggested retail prices (MSRPs), which are generally open to negotiation.
—Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
The second one will be open to negotiation because negotiations are always expected.
—Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024
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“Open to negotiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20to%20negotiation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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