across the board

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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Example

“The company gave a pay rise across the board.”

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rules

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

fall in line Neutral · CEFR B1

to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority

golden rule Neutral · CEFR B1

the most important rule or principle to follow

out of the question Neutral · CEFR B1

completely impossible or not permitted

sign on the dotted line Neutral · CEFR B1

to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement

take it or leave it Neutral · CEFR B1

accept an offer exactly as presented or reject it entirely

under lock and key Neutral · CEFR B1

kept securely locked away so that access or escape is prevented

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Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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