Sweep the board

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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.
Visual representation of "sweep the board" - To win or get all the points, prizes or benefits that are available in a game, competition or situation.

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  • sweep the board at the oscars
  • sweep the board in an election

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Complete Victory

Used to express winning all that's possible, leaving nothing for others.

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She swept the board in the chess tournament.
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Strong Connotation

Implies a dominant, impressive achievement, often beyond expectations.

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The app swept the board at the Tech Innovation Awards.
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Not Literal

It's a metaphor for success, not related to the physical act of sweeping.

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Their political party swept the board at the polls.
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