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hit the deck

VERB
fall to the ground
Synonyms


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At 1-1, Hearts' Alexandros Kyziridis hit the deck after an apparent trip from Tawanda Maswanhise.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

He hit the deck again in the 12th round, but the referee ruled it a slip and Kelly rallied to end the strongest at the final bell.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

It was the first time Inoue, a man with 23 knockouts in 26 fights, had hit the deck.

From BBC • May 6, 2024

The black gun hit the deck, its grip fracturing on impact.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee



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