tread the boards
The phrase "tread the boards" originates from the wooden floorboards of a theater stage, signifying the act of performing in a theatrical production.
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Definition
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(idiom, informal)To act on the stage, typically as a professional theater actor.
Example
- After years of training, she finally got her chance to tread the boards on Broadway.
- Many famous actors have trodden the boards before moving on to film and television.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "tread the boards":
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