across the board
Meaning
- (idiomatic) Pertaining to all categories or things.
- Having an equal amount staked on a competitor placing first, second, or third.
- 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.
Synonyms
Translations
in jeder Beziehung Häuserreihe
forfaitaire
incluindo tudo
en general
en generalEtymology
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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