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across the board
phrase: If a policy or a situation applies across the board, it affects everything or everyone in a particular group.

across the board in American English
betting on a horse or dog to finish first, second, or third, so that any result where a selection wins, places, or shows enables the bettor to collect
if a policy or development applies across the board, it applies equally to all the people or areas of business connected with it

across the board in British English
adjective: (of salary increases, taxation cuts, etc) affecting all levels or classes equally
adverb: in a way that affects all levels or classes equally

across-the-board in American English
combining win, place, and show, as a bet
see across-the-board
adjective: applying to all employees, members, groups, or categories; general

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