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across the board
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affecting everyone or everything in a particular situation or group
What is the origin of the idiom "across the board" and when to use it?
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.
Example
They received positive feedback from customers across the board.
The price increase impacted consumers across the board.
We saw improvements in test scores across the board for the students.
The new policy affected all departments across the board.
The teacher's exemplary teaching methods improved student performance across the board.
