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    batten down the hatches

    US /ˈbætən daʊn ðə ˈhætʃɪz/

    ・

    UK /ˈbætən daʊn ðə ˈhætʃɪz/

    C1
    idm.To prepare for a difficult or dangerous situation.
    With the storm coming, residents battened down the hatches at night.

    Video subtitles

    Captain Donald | A Mickey Mouse Cartoon | Disney Shorts

    03:51Captain Donald | A Mickey Mouse Cartoon | Disney Shorts
    • Batten down the hatches! Set sail for adventure!

      Batten down the hatches! Set sail for adventure!

    B1

    Honest Trailers - Pirates of the Caribbean

    04:41Honest Trailers - Pirates of the Caribbean
    • Batten down the hatches for nearly 10 overstuffed maritime hours of impossible sword fights.

      Batten down the hatches for nearly 10 overstuffed maritime hours of impossible sword fights.

    B2