hit the deck hit the deck {v. phr.} To get up from bed, to start working. (From sailor's language as in "All hands on the deck!") OK boys, it's time to hit the deck! Categories: add yours time {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: H Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment