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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About Matt Krause

Matt began his professional life as an import buyer, and since 2006 has been teaching companies how to connect with their investors and clients better. His clients work in Istanbul, London, and Madrid for companies like Allianz, 3M, P&G, Citibank, and Reckitt Benckiser. He also walked across Turkey and wrote a book about it.