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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

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to repeat a mistake despite knowing it’s wrong

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To do something dangerous or risky.

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To make peace with someone after a conflict

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To understand what someone is trying to say.

roll credits

to finish or conclude something