Phrases Phrases for Handling Awkward Situations

Let's table this for now.

Meaning

Let's postpone discussing this issue.

Translation language

John: 'This is a rather complex issue, I think...'
Alice: '<b>Let's table this for now</b> and revisit it later when we have more information.'
John: 'Okay, <b>let's table this for now</b> and come back to it next week.'
Alice: 'I need to do some more research before commenting.'