on deck
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Offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel and his unit desperately need all hands on deck.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 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
"I don't think we have any more time to wait. This is all hands on deck."
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
And the penguins, hearing their voices, scuttled up on deck and stood there beside the Admiral and Mr. Popper.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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