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Batten down the hatches

Idiom Sea

Meaning

To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.

Example Sentences

"We’d better batten down the hatches; a storm is coming."

Related Expressions

after the storm comes the calm

peace follows a period of trouble

parallel universe

a completely different or contrasting situation

split the difference

to agree on a compromise between two opinions or prices

weak link

the most vulnerable or insecure part of a system

by the book

to follow the rules exactly

be in the driver’s seat

to be in control of a situation