Phrase guide
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Pertaining to all categories or things.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
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Having an equal amount staked on a competitor placing first, second, or third.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: gambling, games
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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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: board-games, chess, games
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adverb
including all
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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History
Originated with horse racing, where an "across the board" bet was one which covered first, second and third on the betting board.
Across languages
15 source translations are retained for this English entry.
