all hands

Example Sentences

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"The trays we were talking about were shoved underneath the frames because it was all hands to sorting out and delivering parcels."

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

"I want to enjoy tonight with my teammates but make no mistake we'll be all hands on deck," he said.

From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026

“We are all hands on deck to make sure all traffic is served without errors,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

Now, facing a must-win situation, it’s all hands on deck, the Anteaters coach said — Ojeda included.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025

By six thirty all hands were pitching tents, and Green was firing up the blubber stove to make dinner out of the seal.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong