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.”