Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tread the boards
idiom
/trɛd ðə bɔrdz/
Definition
To perform on stage, especially in a theatrical production.
Examples
- After years of training, she finally got the chance to tread the boards in a major production.
- Many famous actors began their careers by treading the boards in local theaters.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the activity of acting or performing in front of an audience. It often signifies the experience of being a stage actor.
Synonyms
- perform
- act
- appear on stage
- play a role
