across the board

Significado (Inglés)

  1. (idiomatic) Pertaining to all categories or things.
  2. Having an equal amount staked on a competitor placing first, second, or third.
  3. Of a move or sequence of play, made in response to developments occurring in the game, as opposed to pre-planned or according to theory.

Etimología (Inglés)

Originated with horse racing, where an "across the board" bet was one which covered first, second and third on the betting board.

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