“Across the board”

Definition

Affecting everyone or everything.

Examples

Examples

“The company increased salaries across the board.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "Across the board" mean?
"Across the board" means affecting everyone or everything..
How do you use "Across the board" in a sentence?
Example: "The company increased salaries across the board."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Across the board"?
Касающийся всех или всего. / Բոլորին կամ ամեն ինչին վերաբերվող։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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