Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-something-on-the-slate
idiom
pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ðə sleɪt
Definition
To add a charge or debt to an account; to record an obligation.
Examples
- After buying the new equipment, they decided to put the costs on the slate until the next budget review.
- If you need to borrow money, we can put it on the slate for now.
Meaning
This phrase indicates that something has been acknowledged as a debt or obligation that will need to be settled in the future.
Synonyms
- charge
- defer payment
- put on account
- enter as a debt
