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Meaning of 'Go by the board'

What does the saying 'Go by the board' mean?

Idiom: Go by the board

Meaning:

When something has gone by the board, it no longer exists or an opportunity has been lost.

Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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