Go by the board

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verb

To be forgotten, ignored, or neglected.

The old tradition of giving handwritten cards seems to have gone by the board.
Visual representation of "go by the board" - To be forgotten, ignored, or neglected.

Often appears as...

  • traditions went by the board
  • respect gone by the board

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Idiomatic

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Outdated Practices

Used to express that a practice is no longer common or valued.

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In the digital age, going to the library to find information has gone by the board.
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Ignoring Standards

Suggests standards or expectations that are overlooked or abandoned.

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During the crisis, standard procedures went by the board as we scrambled to respond.
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Cultural Shifts

Indicates a change in societal or cultural norms.

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The importance of handwritten letters went by the board with the advent of email.
Visual representation of the word "Go by the board"

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