Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

touch-all-the-bases

idiom

/tʌtʃ ɔːl ðə ˈbeɪsɪz/

Definition

To consider and address all aspects of a situation or topic.

Examples

Before launching the new product, the team made sure to touch all the bases in their marketing strategy.
During her presentation, she touched all the bases, covering everything from budget to timeline.

Meaning

This phrase originates from baseball, where a player must physically touch each base to score a run. Figuratively, it means to ensure that every part of a process or undertaking is covered or acknowledged.