Fixed expressions
Idioms
English fixed expressions — phrases whose meaning isn't obvious from the individual words. Each entry shows the meaning, an example sentence, and its register.
Idioms containing board, including its inflections. Clear word filter
7 idioms
across the board
CEFR B2affecting everyone or everything equally
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back to the drawing board
CEFR B2to start planning or designing again after an idea or attempt has failed
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get someone on board
CEFR B2to persuade someone to join or support a plan or project
Informal
sweep the board
CEFR B2To win every available prize or category in a competition.
Neutral
take on board
CEFR B2to accept and consider an idea, suggestion, or piece of information
Neutral
above board
CEFR C1honest, legal, and transparent
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tread the boards
CEFR C1to pursue a career performing on the theater stage
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