Meaning of the word "batten down the hatches" in English
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batten down the hatches
US /ˈbæt.ən daʊn ðə ˈhætʃ.ɪz/
UK /ˈbæt.ən daʊn ðə ˈhætʃ.ɪz/
Idiom
1.
to prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation
Example:
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With the storm approaching, we need to batten down the hatches and secure everything.
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The company is facing tough economic times, so they're battening down the hatches by cutting expenses.
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