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DictionarySeesweepsweep the board
sweep the boardTo win all possible prizes or in all categories in a competition. Primarily heard in UK. Labour is expected to sweep the board in this district. James nearly swept the board at the award show—he took home seven different trophies!See also: board, sweepsweep the board BRITISHIf someone sweeps the board in a competition or election, they win all the prizes or seats. The women's team has been quite outstanding, sweeping the board in swimming, diving, cycling and weight-lifting. The government swept the board in yesterday's first contested National Assembly elections. Note: This expression comes from card games where players place the money they are betting on a board or table. The image is of the winner sweeping his or her arm across the table to collect all the money. See also: board, sweepsweep the board win all the money in a gambling game; win all possible prizes or rewards.See also: board, sweepsweep the ˈboard win all or most of the prizes, games, money, etc: At the awards ceremony last night France swept the board, with six major prizes.See also: board, sweepFinancialSeeSweep |