English idiom

take on board

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Figurative meaning

to accept and consider an idea, suggestion, or piece of information

Why this phrase?

From taking cargo 'on board' a ship; figuratively means to accept an idea.

Example

“The manager took my feedback on board and changed the plan.”

Dictionary details

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agreement

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

on the same page

In agreement or sharing the same understanding.

see eye to eye

To agree completely with someone.

get someone on board

to persuade someone to join or support a plan or project

meet someone halfway

to compromise with someone

play ball

to cooperate or agree to do what someone wants

preach to the choir

to try to convince people who already agree with you

Source methodology

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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