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all hands on deck
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used for saying that everyone's assistance is needed for a situation, particularly a difficult one
IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "all hands on deck" and when to use it?
The phrase "all hands on deck" originated in the context of sailing ships. When a ship was in a crisis or an emergency, the captain would call for "all hands on deck," meaning that every member of the crew was needed to help. It is now used more broadly to mean that everyone is needed to help with a task or situation. It is often used in a work or business context.
Example
If there's a fire in the building, we need all hands on deck to evacuate everyone safely.
The coach called for all hands on deck during the final minutes of the game, hoping to turn the score around.
all hands on deck
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¡Se necesita la ayuda de todos!
used as an urgent call to action, signaling that everyone's assistance, involvement, or participation is needed
Example
There's been a security breach.
Ha habido una violación de seguridad. ¡Se necesita la ayuda de todos!
All hands on deck, team!
¡Se necesita la ayuda de todos, equipo! Necesitamos que todos den lo mejor de sí para darle la vuelta a este juego.
