What does "deck" mean?
See deck in WNW Idioms
clear the decks
- to remove unnecessary things from the decks of a ship, as for combat
- to get ready for action
hit the deck
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Slang- to get out of bed; get up
- to get ready for action
- to throw oneself to the floor, ground, etc., as to avoid injury
- to be knocked down
on deck
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Informal- ready; on hand
- waiting to take one's turn, as at batting in baseball
See deck in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms
clear the deck
Informal To prepare for action.
hit the deck
Slang - To get out of bed.
- To fall or drop to a prone position.
- To prepare for action.
on deck
- On hand; present.
Sports - Waiting to take one's turn, especially as a batter in baseball.
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