Phrase guide

hit the deck

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To drop to a lying or other low position, especially quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

fall or drop suddenly, usually to evade some danger

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • The soldiers hit the dirt when they heard gunfire

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hit the dirt

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: move

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Indonesian: tiarap — To drop to a lying or other low position, especially quickly
  • Italian: mettersi giù — To drop to a lying or other low position, especially quickly
  • Russian: ложись (ložisʹ) — To drop to a lying or other low position, especially quickly