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[inulilian]

Hi guys,

I am a little confused about the phrase"be on board", i just heard "are u on board?" i guess that means "do u get it? or do u understand?" i am not sure if i am right, please help me!

Another question, when we leave a place, we can say
"I am gonna take off", so what is its difference from "i am gonna leave"?

Thanks in advance!
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inu

[iitimone7]

you're right about the first part...

...and no difference on the second part - just a different way to say the same thing. iitimone7

[bud]

Also, I think, to be on baord implies that you agree with the plan, the goal, or whatever. You understand it, and you are willling to work toward achieving that goal.

[inulilian]

Dear iitimone7 and bud,

Thanks for the help, i totally get it.

I agree that "be on board" has the meaning of achieving a same goal,thanks so much!
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inu

[bud]

Glad to help!