take something on board
take (something) on board
To acknowledge and consider a piece of information or a viewpoint, often one that has been newly presented, especially when making a decision or forming an opinion. You need to take your parents' advice on board instead of just assuming they don't know what they're talking about. Thank you for coming forward, we'll take your testimony on board before we make our final judgment on the matter.
See also: board, on, take
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
take something on board
BRITISHCOMMON If you take an idea, suggestion, or fact on board, you understand it or accept it. I shall be hoping that the council will take that message on board. I listened to them, took their comments on board and then made the decision. We've never really taken on board the fact that we're in the computer age. Note: The literal meaning of this expression is to take something onto a boat or ship.
See also: board, on, something, take
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
take something on board
fully consider or assimilate a new idea or situation. informalSee also: board, on, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
take something on ˈboard
(informal) accept (an idea, a suggestion, etc.); recognize (a problem, etc.): I hope the committee takes our comments on board when making a decision.See also: board, on, something, take
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- take (something) on board
- take on board
- a home truth
- acknowledge the corn
- (someone's) point is well taken
- point is well taken
- take (something) through (one's) head
- minority
- be in a minority of one
- get (something) into (one's) thick head