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idioms using “across”
Across the board
Something that affects everyone
“The wage cuts were across the board; no one was spared.”
Across the pond
The other side of the Atlantic (from where the speaker is)
“I’ve been across the pond twice this year already so I hope there are no more business trips.”
Lean across the aisle
To cooperate with one’s rivals (usually political)
“She is an effective politician; she leans across the aisle when necessary to get a bill passed.”
A cross to bear
A burden to carry
“She doesn’t complain about having to care for her elderly parents; she thinks it is her cross to bear.”
Caught the crosshairs
To be caught in the middle of something that shouldn’t involve you
“Mori-san had nothing to do with the argument between the two divisions; she just got caught in the crosshairs.”