hit the deck

VERB

fall to the ground

Synonyms

WEAK

lie prone pile out roll out show a leg

Example Sentences

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Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025

"The shot came straight at him," he said, adding that "everyone hit the deck" and "scattered".

From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025

Taylor almost hit the deck in the final seconds, but stayed on her feet in a crucial moment for the scorecards.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023

There was a tense moment in the fifth when Tatis hit the deck on a high-and-tight pitch from Joe Kelly that hit the knob of the bat and sent it flying.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

It was quickly growing louder and we knew he was circling back, but before we could spot him he flew in low over the house and Mom and I hit the deck.

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos