take something on board
/ˌteɪk ˌsʌmθɪŋ ɒn ˈbɔːd/INFORMAL · C1
Meaning
to understand and accept an idea or advice
Examples
- 1Thanks for your comments on my essay; I'll take them on board for the next one.
- 2The café took feedback on board and now opens an hour earlier on weekdays.
- 3My coach told me to start the race more slowly, and after I took it on board, my times improved.
- 4Leo never takes criticism on board, so he keeps making the same mistakes.
- 5We sent a letter about the parking. Has the council taken it on board, or was it ignored again?
Grammar
take changes: takes, taking, took, taken. A short object goes between take and on board: take it on board.
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