Sweep the board
verb
To win or get all the points, prizes or benefits that are available in a game, competition or situation.
In the last Oscars, the movie 'Titanic' swept the board, bagging trophies in all the major categories.
Often appears as...
- sweep the board at the oscars
- sweep the board in an election
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To win or get all the points, prizes or benefits that are available in a game, competition or situation.
In the last Oscars, the movie 'Titanic' swept the board, bagging trophies in all the major categories.
Often appears as...
- sweep the board at the oscars
- sweep the board in an election
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Complete Victory
Used to express winning all that's possible, leaving nothing for others.
She swept the board in the chess tournament.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Connotation
Implies a dominant, impressive achievement, often beyond expectations.
The app swept the board at the Tech Innovation Awards.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's a metaphor for success, not related to the physical act of sweeping.
Their political party swept the board at the polls.
Pro Tip 1/3Complete Victory
Used to express winning all that's possible, leaving nothing for others.
She swept the board in the chess tournament.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Connotation
Implies a dominant, impressive achievement, often beyond expectations.
The app swept the board at the Tech Innovation Awards.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's a metaphor for success, not related to the physical act of sweeping.
Their political party swept the board at the polls.
Pro Tip 1/3Complete Victory
Used to express winning all that's possible, leaving nothing for others.
She swept the board in the chess tournament.
Pro Tip 2/3Strong Connotation
Implies a dominant, impressive achievement, often beyond expectations.
The app swept the board at the Tech Innovation Awards.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
It's a metaphor for success, not related to the physical act of sweeping.
Their political party swept the board at the polls.
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