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
It’s all hands on deck as an army of volunteers get floats ready for their run down Colorado Boulevard on Jan. 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
He told Atlanta reporters last week that the Rams have “an all hands on deck” mentality and that he has attempted to implement similar systems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
When someone looked particularly bad, the Boss ordered a round of hot milk for all hands.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
