Meanings
plural cool kids' tables
- informalAn exclusive group of popular people; a clique.
In other words, there is still space at the "Cool Kids Table" in the Corporate Cafeteria.
2013, Can Akdeniz, Cool Boss: The Art of Leadership in the 21st Century, page 82 more examples
"I'm Daniel," he stated, pushing his glasses to the top of his head. "The president of the group. Why don't you sit by me?" Yes! An invite to the cool kids' table! I thought.
2016, Reba Riley, Post-Traumatic Church Syndrome, page 91Are you an introvert who feels uncomfortable entering new situations and feel that you are somehow missing out on the secret of sitting at the "cool kids table"? The secret to getting to the "cool kids table" in the adult world is to show up regularly.
2024, Diane R. Scott, Artist Entrepreneurship for Life: Making Art Work for You
Origin
An allusion to how pupils may seat themselves in a school cafeteria.
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