across the board

across the board

if something is done, happens, or exists across the board, it is done, happens, or exists in every part or area of something. The company is proposing to cut spending right across the board. Even as late as September, there are still course vacancies across the board, although the majority are in sciences.

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across the board

including all parts of something. The new law reduces taxes on products across the board, from wheat to cars to cell phones.

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