单词 | go by the board |
释义 | go by the boardphrase See full dictionary entry for boardIf something goes by the board, it is rejected or ignored, or is no longer possible. There was certainty in employment, which has completely gone by the board now. go by the board in British Englishto be in disuse, neglected, or lost in these days courtesy goes by the board go by the board in American English1. to fall or be swept overboard 2. to be got rid of, lost, ruined, etc. go by the board or go by the boards to be abandoned and forgotten You may find that all your efforts go by the board when he is away at university. Examples of 'go by the board' in a sentence |
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