THE IDIOM COLLECTION LEARN & PRACTISE
Across the board
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01 / UNDERSTAND
Meaning in plain English
Affecting every part, level or group within the area being discussed.
02 / SEE IT IN CONTEXT
The expression in a sentence
- Customer feedback improved across the board after the training.
03 / CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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Customer feedback improved ________ after the training.
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Across the board — Affecting every part, level or group within the area being discussed.
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Affecting every part, level or group within the area being discussed.
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When to use it
Use it for a change or result that applies widely throughout an organisation or system. It suits workplace discussion and general writing.
More examples in context
- The club raised membership fees across the board.
- We need clearer instructions across the board, from registration to the final task.
Usage note
Use hyphens before a noun: “an across-the-board increase.” The phrase concerns the whole stated group; context defines the scope.
A short conversation
A: Did only the evening classes receive new materials?
B: No, the update was across the board. Every class received them.
A: That keeps the resources consistent.
One more practice question
If a rule changes across the board in a club, who is affected?
A. Only one specially selected member.
B. Every relevant group in the club.
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B. The change applies throughout the stated group or system.
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