Meaning of 'Batten down the hatches'
What does the saying 'Batten down the hatches' mean?
Idiom: Batten down the hatches
Meaning:
If you batten down the hatches, you prepare for the worst that could happen to you.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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