all hands on deck
US /ɔːl hændz ɑːn dɛk/
UK /ɔːl hændz ɑːn dɛk/
1.
alle Mann an Deck, alle müssen mithelfen
a situation in which everyone available is needed to help, especially to deal with an emergency or difficult situation
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When the storm hit, it was all hands on deck to secure the boat.
Als der Sturm aufzog, hieß es alle Mann an Deck, um das Boot zu sichern.
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With the deadline approaching, it's all hands on deck to finish the report.
Da die Frist näher rückt, heißt es alle Mann an Deck, um den Bericht fertigzustellen.