The idiom "across the board" likely originates from board games where movement or progress is made uniformly across all positions on the game board. It means that something applies consistently to all aspects or areas without exception. This phrase is often used to describe a situation where something is universal or applies without any exceptions or variations.

What is the origin of the idiom "across the board" and when to use it?

Definition und Bedeutung von „across the board“ im Englischen

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