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on deck 1. Lit. on the deck of a boat or a ship. Everyone except the cook was on deck when the storm hit. Just pull up the anchor and leave it on deck. 2. Fig. ready (to do something); ready to be next (at something). Ann, get on deck. You're next. Who's on deck now? See also: deck on deck 1. (American & Australian) if someone is on deck, they are present and ready to do something Bill's batting next - tell him to get on deck. Ann, if you can be on deck at 9.00 I'll give you a lift to the meeting. 2. (Australian informal) alive Don't tell me old Bill's still on deck. I thought he died years ago. See stack the deck, hit the deckSee also: deck on deck ready or available The TV audience expects something good on deck after the news. Etymology: based on the idea of being on the deck (flat surface) of a ship, ready for whatever must be done See also: deck How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition to these--and they were all on deck, chattering and piping in queer, almost elfish, falsetto voices--were the two white men, Captain Van Horn and his Danish mate, Borckman, making a total of seventy-nine souls. Such abrupt arrest in mid-flight by the heavier dog brought the fox-terrier down on deck with, a heavy thump. For the Captain says if we go on deck we may be blown overboard. |
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