Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-by-the-board
idiom
ˈɡoʊ baɪ ðə bɔrd
Definition
To disregard or ignore something, especially a rule or obligation.
Examples
- When the weather got bad, we had to go by the board with our outdoor plans.
- He decided to go-by-the-board all formalities and just speak his mind.
Meaning
This phrase means to dismiss or reject something, often in a situation where it is expected to be considered or followed.
Synonyms
- disregard
- ignore
- overlook
