by the board

Idioms

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

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The hearing on Thursday is part of a series hosted by the board at venues around the city in which the board hears testimony from members of the public, from both renters and landlords.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

The price increase was agreed by the board in February to deal with "long-standing" financial pressures.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

The length of Carvalho’s leave was not set in a statement released by the board.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

In 2025, I believe, with one exception, dozens and dozens of cases and opinions issued by the board almost uniformly narrowed the protections available to noncitizens.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

When, finally, I came to the lunch bar where I’d bolted the “Coney Island Red-Hots” on Monday, I decided to let my reservation at the Hotel Windsor go by the board.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

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