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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Hit The Deck.
Hit The Deck - as a verb
Fall or drop suddenly, usually to evade some danger
Example: "The soldiers hit the dirt when they heard gunfire"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hit the dirtExample Sentences
"As soon as the alarm went off, we hit the deck and crawled to safety."
"When the enemy fired, we all hit the deck to avoid getting shot."
"The earthquake was so strong that people instinctively hit the deck."
"I slipped on the wet floor and hit the deck hard."
"During the storm, the crew hit the deck to avoid being blown away."