hit the deck
Example Sentences
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At 1-1, Hearts' Alexandros Kyziridis hit the deck after an apparent trip from Tawanda Maswanhise.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
Pages held on as Hernández hit the deck.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 2, 2025
His audacious overhead kick called Joe Hart into a punch before Martin Boyle hit the deck in search of his own penalty, while Lewis Miller's later effort skimmed inches wide.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024
Taylor couldn't afford a knockdown and almost hit the deck in the final moments after some big shots from Cameron.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2023
Finally, whenever we heard a bell ring three times, we were to grab our life jackets and hit the deck.
From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz
