across the board

Originated with horse racing, where an "across the board" bet was one which covered first, second and third on the betting board.

• "[…]in favor of a straight across-the-board salary increase[…]"
• "A common technique (variously known as an emergency brake or meat axe budgeting) used by governments is across-the-board cuts;"
• "Chile provides the region's best example of a country that has successfully reformed its core public administration across the board."