Idiom: all hands on deck

Definition: a job or task requires everyone’s attention or help

Examples:

  • This new client is our biggest client so far. It’s really important that we serve them well. It’ll be all hands on deck for a while.
  • It’s August, and many people are on vacation, so our office staff is short this month. For the people left, it’s all hands on deck.

 

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