on the table, peeler

Yahoo Has Alibaba Plan on Table

Yahoo is discussing a plan to cut its stake in Alibaba and Yahoo Japan as part of a transaction valued at between $17 billion and $18 billion.

on the table

1. Up for discussion: Her new offer is on the table.
2. Put aside for consideration at a later date.

peeler
n.

1. One that peels, especially a kitchen implement for peeling the rinds or skins from fruits or vegetables.
2. One that can be readily peeled, especially a crab that is about to molt.
3. Slang. A stripteaser.

peel·er² (pē'lər)
n. Chiefly British
A police officer.

[After Sir Robert PEEL.]