All hands on deck

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Everyone needs to help with a task.

Our teacher said it's 'all hands on deck' for cleanup after the class party.
Visual representation of "all hands on deck" - Everyone needs to help with a task.

Often appears as...

  • 'all hands on deck' situation
  • call for 'all hands on deck'

Usage tips

Idiomatic,Colloquial

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Visual representation of "all hands on deck"
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Team Effort

Use the phrase when you want to stress that everyone's contribution is needed, not just a few people.

Illustration for Team Effort
With the deadline tonight, it's all hands on deck to finish the project.
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Urgent Situations

It often implies urgency or a situation that requires immediate attention and action from everyone.

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The fundraiser is tomorrow, so it's all hands on deck getting everything prepared.
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Informality

It's a casual expression, so it's appropriate for relaxed or informal environments, not formal contexts.

Illustration for Informality
We're moving to a new office this weekend, and it's all hands on deck.
Visual representation of the word "All hands on deck"

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