on deck
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News then came through that local emergency services had been deployed to an "all hands on deck" situation.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Or, be sure you have a friend on deck who is willing to attend should the other person cancel.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
"Come tomorrow morning it will be all hands on deck to dry up the areas that aren't under the covers," he added.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
As in an ocean liner, where one enjoyed life on deck, the principal experience of Fallingwater was to be outdoors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Mr. Denny’s compliments, s-s-sir. Could you come on deck? All—all—well something’s broken loose!’
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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