hit the deck
To get out of bed

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hit the deck
hit the deck/dirt
[American & Australian, informal]
to fall to the ground, or to quickly lie on the ground, especially to avoid danger.
The shooting started, and I heard someone shout 'Hit the deck!'

to fall to the ground suddenly to avoid danger.
At the sound of gunfire, we all hit the deck.

to fall to the ground suddenly to avoid danger.
The kid next door threw a rock at him, but Ted hit the dirt and the rock didn't hit him.

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hit the deck
get up from bed, start working
"Let's hit the deck and get this work done before supper."

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hit the deck
v. phr. To get up from bed, to start working. (From sailor's language as in "All hands on the deck!")
OK boys, it's time to hit the deck!

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