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“I buy music from all across the board. I get kind of a mix of influences in my own music.”
Singer Jason Mraz, talking about all the kinds of music he likes (BrainyQuote)
Definition
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in all ways; including everything or everyone
2. Use - Learn how the slang is used.
In the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, American swimmer Michael Phelps made history. He became the first Olympian to win eight gold medals in one Olympic Games. He also became the Olympian with the most medals ever. In 2008, Michael Phelps did incredibly well all across the board.
Across the board means in all ways, or including everything. Think about the smartest person that you know. How did he or she do in school? People are often better at a particular subject, like English or math, but really smart people typically do well across the board.
Singer Jason Mraz says that his music is influenced by other music all across the board. He thinks it is good to get a mix of sounds from different kinds of music to create his own style.
What have you done well in across the board?
Examples
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“John Stockton may be short, but he’s a great basketball player across the board.”
“My city banned cutting down trees. Not just in certain areas, but across the board.”
“Wesley is the best student at school across the board.”