Bring (something) to the table phrase
To contribute something useful, such as a skill, an experience, or a quality, to a debate, project, etc.
How about John? He has done many projects, and therefore, he can bring experience to the table.
When my kid was abducted, I brought negotiating skills to the table and successfully negotiated the release of my son.
To contribute something to a specific activity or situation.
The verb "bring" must be conjugated according to its tense.
The origin of this phrase is not clear.
A problem or difficult circumstance
I'm short-sighted, so forgetting my glasses is a real hair in the butter for my sight.