all hands

Example Sentences

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"The trays we were talking about were shoved underneath the frames because it was all hands to sorting out and delivering parcels."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

"I want to enjoy tonight with my teammates but make no mistake we'll be all hands on deck," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

“We are all hands on deck to make sure all traffic is served without errors,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

It’s all hands on deck at “The Verb,” a beacon of hope for many in South Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025

“These things take time. I need all hands on deck. You kids know what that means?”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood