across the board
this expression derives from a reference to the entire width of a board, and may mean everything and everybody.
- the pay raise was across the board. everybody got a hike in pay.
- he made an across-the-board accusation,blaming everybody on the team.
- his criticism was across the board. he left anybody out.
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ace in the hole
An advantage in a game or business that is kept in reserve, or secret until it is needed to ensure victory. the saying comes from the card game of poker.
- that guy always has an ace in the hole.
- he always comes up with an ace in the hole.
- what i need now is an ace in the hole.
