“All hands on deck”

Definition

Everyone must help with an urgent task.

Examples

Examples

“Before launch, it was all hands on deck.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does "All hands on deck" mean?
"All hands on deck" means everyone must help with an urgent task..
How do you use "All hands on deck" in a sentence?
Example: "Before launch, it was all hands on deck."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "All hands on deck"?
Все должны помочь в срочном деле. / Բոլորը պետք է օգնեն շտապ գործի մեջ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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