by the board

1. Fallen out of use, discarded. This expression usually is put as go by the board, as in With all the crime around here, the practice of leaving the house unlocked has gone by the board. The board here is the board of a ship, and the expression has been used since about 1630 to signify something that has fallen overboard and been carried away. [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

Casey was denied twice by the board, then approved in 2021 and 2023, only to have Gov. Gavin Newsom reverse the decision.

From Los Angeles Times

The superintendent of the Beverly Hills Unified School District overruled a plan approved by the Board of Education to display Israeli flags on all campuses during Jewish American Heritage Month, citing concerns about student safety.

From Los Angeles Times

Nathan Hochman, who has opposed parole and resentencing for the two brothers, applauded the decision by the board.

From Los Angeles Times

Technically, the University of California is run by the Board of Regents, of which Newsom is a member.

From Los Angeles Times

A unanimous decision by the board was required but they eventually agreed, with sources close to the Spanish players admitting Tome did not hold total authority in the dressing room.

From BBC