batten down the hatches

verb as in prepare for trouble

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The prime minister will be wanting to "get things sorted out, batten down the hatches and get things moving forward," Baroness Harman said.

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Batten down the hatches: We’re facing “economic headwinds.”

Batten down the hatches: We’re facing “economic headwinds.”

Now TV’s top prizes must batten down the hatches for a major contraction.

Now TV’s top prizes must batten down the hatches for a major contraction.

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