hit the deck

• Expression ou commande informelle signifiant de se jeter rapidement au sol, généralement pour échapper à un danger, se mettre à l'abri ou se préparer à agir.

An informal command or expression meaning to drop to the ground quickly, usually to avoid danger, take cover, or prepare for action.

1. Drop to the ground quicklyB2informal

   To fall or lie down on the ground suddenly, usually to avoid danger or as a command.

   se jeter à terre

   • When the fire alarm went off, everyone hit the deck.
   • The soldiers hit the deck as soon as they heard the explosion.
   • He yelled 'Hit the deck!' just as the window shattered.

2. Get out of bedB2informalbritish

   To get up from bed in the morning, often used in a nautical or informal context.

   se lever du lit

   • I hit the deck at 6 AM every day for my morning run.
   • Come on, it's time to hit the deck and start the day.
   • He hit the deck late and missed the bus.