sweep the board
The phrase "sweep the board" is often used to describe a situation where one party or individual wins everything available in a competition or contest.
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Definition
B2Competitions
(idiomatic)To win all the prizes or awards in a competition.
Example
- The young chess prodigy managed to sweep the board at the national championship.
B2Elections
(idiomatic)To secure all the seats or positions available in an election.
Example
- The new political party managed to sweep the board in the local elections.
B2Card Games
(idiomatic)To take all the cards in a round of a card game.
Example
- With a clever move, she managed to sweep the board and win the game.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sweep the board":
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