make a hole

phrase used in the Navy, usually on a ship or submarine, said by one shipmate to tell other shipmate(s) to stand aside (and make a "hole") as they are in a legitimate hurry, such as when a shipmate is injured and is hurrying to medical

Make a hole! Injured shipmate coming through!

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make a hole

What Seamen yell while carrying wounded children on a submarine.

"Make a hole" the Seaman yelled, carrying the wounded child. Everyone moved quickly aside for them.

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Make a Hole

Used in the Navy usually on a submarine. When it's crowded and someone needs to get by because of an emergency.

"Make a hole" the Seaman yelled, carrying the wounded child. Everyone moved quickly aside for them.

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Make holes in people

A nurse defining part of the job description. (Taking blood samples, giving shots, administering I.V., assisting in surgery, etc.)

"What do you do for a living?"
(RN): "I work at the hospital and make holes in people."