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Across the board

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Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    including all wordnet
Prep_phrase
  1. 1
    Pertaining to all categories or things. idiomatic

    "[…]in favor of a straight across-the-board salary increase[…]"

  2. 2
    Having an equal amount staked on a competitor placing first, second, or third.
  3. 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.

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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