all hands to the pump English

Meaning all hands to the pump meaning

What does all hands to the pump mean?

all hands to the pump phraseologicalUnit

— (chiefly, UK) A situation where as many people as possible are required to contribute to some urgent enterprise.

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work involving all hands

emergency rush/job

all hand’s job

all hands on deck