all-hands-on-deck
adjective
: of, relating to, or being a situation in which every available person is needed or called to assist
an all-hands-on-deck effort
"Overwhelmingly the response I heard is that we need an all-hands-on-deck approach to stopping the spread of COVID-19 in Wisconsin," [Governor Tony] Evers said.—
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Unfortunately for fans of both shows, the crossover doesn't sound like an all-hands-on-deck situation, and the 118 won't be joining Athena for this particular outing — especially without a certain someone to helicopter them in.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
During major storms, KDOT takes an all-hands-on-deck approach, enlisting anyone on staff who’s licensed to drive a snowplow for 12-hour shifts until roads are clear.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
But there’s nothing watered-down about Attachment Theory — even with the all-hands-on-deck spirit, Sharon Van Etten’s voice comes through loud and clear.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
An alliance between liberals, leftists, and centrists cemented—an all-hands-on-deck approach would be needed to defeat Trump.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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Shania Russell, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
During major storms, KDOT takes an all-hands-on-deck approach, enlisting anyone on staff who’s licensed to drive a snowplow for 12-hour shifts until roads are clear.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2025
But there’s nothing watered-down about Attachment Theory — even with the all-hands-on-deck spirit, Sharon Van Etten’s voice comes through loud and clear.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 7 Feb. 2025
An alliance between liberals, leftists, and centrists cemented—an all-hands-on-deck approach would be needed to defeat Trump.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2025
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“All-hands-on-deck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-hands-on-deck. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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