English Explanatory Dictionary

across the board

English dictionary entry

Meanings

prep_phrase
  1. 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.

Pronunciation

en-au-across the board.ogg

Word forms

across the board across-the-board

Etymology

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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