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"on deck" is an idiom that can be used in written English.
It means that something is ready to go or on the verge of happening soon. For example, "We have two possible candidates for the position, but haven't made a decision yet - we have another interview tomorrow and then we'll have our final pick on deck."
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on deck
adjective
On the deck of a ship, especially of a captain or officer; in charge.
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She's got an ON DECK waiting.
"It's all hands on deck," one official said.
Everyone on deck raced from one side to the other.
On deck.
I was on deck.
Scout: New geode on deck.
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We need all hands on one deck".
On the on-deck circle, Ramiro Pena swung a bat.
Where are the on-deck-circle-size funnel cakes?
Pagan was not in the on-deck circle.
The on-deck circles are situated fairly near home plate.
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