hit the deck

Questions

What does hit the deck mean?

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

How to pronounce hit the deck

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “hit the deck”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “hit the deck”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “hit the deck” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.