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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.

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    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

    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