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batten down the hatches

verb

Etymology

From the practice aboard a ship of sealing hatches to prevent water getting below-decks in a storm by using covers secured by strips of material, called battens, firmly attached to the frame of the hatch opening.

Definitions

  1. To prepare for trouble.

    • It's time to batten down the hatches and prepare for the coming challenge.

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