hit the deck

hit the deck 

1. Fig. to fall down; to drop down to the floor or ground. Hit the deck. Don't let them see you. I hit the deck the minute I heard the shots.

2. Fig. to get out of bed. Come on, hit the deck! It's morning. Hit the deck! Time to rise and shine!

See also: deck, hit

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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!'

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hit the deck

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

See also: deck, hit