on deck
Idioms-
Available, ready for action, as in We had ten kids on deck to clean up after the dance . [ Slang ; second half of 1800s]
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In baseball, scheduled to bat next, waiting near home plate to bat, as in Joe was on deck next . [1860s] Both usages allude to crew members being on the deck of a ship, in readiness to perform their duties.
Example Sentences
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Counting her out — or anyone else who has a weird semi-flop on deck after a great film — would be a mistake.
From Salon
Earnings from two major software giants are also on deck this week.
From MarketWatch
On deck this week are February’s consumer price index, January’s personal consumption expenditures index, more jobs news, and Michigan’s latest consumer sentiment reading.
From Barron's
On deck this week are February’s consumer price index, January’s personal consumption expenditures index, more jobs news, and Michigan’s latest consumer sentiment reading.
From Barron's
On deck this week are February’s consumer price index, January’s personal consumption expenditures index, more jobs news, and Michigan’s latest consumer sentiment reading.
From Barron's
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