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to batten down the hatches
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doozie
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hard pack
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to kick up
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mercury
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to [batten] down the hatches
to batten down the hatches
fráze
uk flag
/bˈæʔn̩ dˌaʊn ðə hˈætʃᵻz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger

example
Příklad
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With a hurricane approaching, the residents were advised to batten down the hatches and prepare for the worst.
Before the major product launch, the team needed to batten down the hatches and ensure everything was in order.
What is the origin of the idiom "batten down the hatches" and when to use it?

The idiom "batten down the hatches" has its origins in maritime terminology. "Hatches" are the openings in the deck of a ship that provide access to the lower levels. "Battening down" means to secure the hatches with wooden strips or battens to prevent water from entering the ship during a storm. Figuratively, this expression is used to mean preparing for a difficult or challenging situation, taking precautions, or getting ready for an upcoming storm or crisis.

to burn something to a crisp
fráze
uk flag
/bˈɜːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ tʊ ɐ kɹˈɪsp ɔːɹ sˈɪndɚ/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to cause significant damage or destruction to something by subjecting it to intense heat or fire

What is the origin of the idiom "burn something to a crisp" and when to use it?

The idiom "burn something to a crisp" likely originates from the visual and descriptive imagery of something being completely incinerated or reduced to ashes or cinders after a fire. It is used metaphorically to describe a situation where something has been thoroughly and excessively burnt, often signifying an irreparable state of damage or destruction.

to call for
sloveso
uk flag
/kˈɔːl fɔːɹ/
(požaduje)

(požaduje)

vyžaduje

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

obviate

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
call
částice fráze
for
doozie
Podstatné jméno
d
d
oo
u:
z
z
ie
i
(výjimečnost)

(výjimečnost)

úžasnost

Approving
Informal

something that is remarkable, extreme, or difficult, often in a surprising way

hard pack
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/hˈɑːɹd pˈæk/
(pevný sníh)

(pevný sníh)

tvrdý sníh

Specialized

snow that has become compacted and firm, typically due to repeated freezing and thawing or heavy traffic

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
heat wave
heat wave
Podstatné jméno
uk flag
/ˈhiːt ˌweɪv/
(tepelná vlna)

(tepelná vlna)

vlna veder

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

Gramatické Informace:

Složené Podstatné Jméno
to kick up
sloveso
uk flag
/kˈɪk ˈʌp/
(zesílit)

(zesílit)

zintenzivnit se

(of wind or storms) to intensify or increase in strength

Gramatické Informace:

Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
kick
částice fráze
up
mercury
Podstatné jméno
m
m
e
ɜ
r
r
c
k
u
r
r
y
i
(teplota indikována rtuťovým teploměrem)

(teplota indikována rtuťovým teploměrem)

rtuť

temperature measured by a mercury thermometer

to move in
sloveso
uk flag
/ˈmuv ˈɪn/
(postoupit)

(postoupit)

přistoupit

to approach or advance someone or something from different directions, often with a threat or intention to take action

Gramatické Informace:

Neprůchodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
move
částice fráze
in
nasty
nasty
Přídavné jméno
n
n
a
æ
s
s
t
t
y
i
(nepříjemný)

(nepříjemný)

odporný

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

on tap
Přídavné jméno
uk flag
/ˌɑːn tˈæp/
(v nabídce)

(v nabídce)

k dispozici

available for immediate use

on the flip side
Příslovce
uk flag
/ɑːnðə flˈɪp sˈaɪd/
(naopak)

(naopak)

na druhé straně

Collocation

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

powder
Podstatné jméno
p
p
o
a
w
ʊ
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r
(prachový sníh)

(prachový sníh)

prašan

light, dry, and fluffy snow, often ideal for skiing or snowboarding

to rain buckets
sloveso
uk flag
/ɹˈeɪn bˈʌkɪts/
(lít jako z konve)

(lít jako z konve)

pršet jako z konve

rain heavily

scorcher
Podstatné jméno
s
s
c
k
o
ɔ
r
r
ch
ʧ
e
ɜ
r
r
(horko)

(horko)

pařák

an extremely hot day

to soak up the rays
fráze
uk flag
/sˈoʊk ˌʌp ðə ɹˈeɪz/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to enjoy the sun, typically by lying or sitting outside, to absorb its warmth or light

trough
Podstatné jméno
t
t
r
r
ou
ɔ
gh
f
(deprese)

(deprese)

příkop

(geology) a long, narrow depression or hollow, often occurring naturally, such as in the landscape or ocean floor

twister
twister
Podstatné jméno
t
t
w
w
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
(tornádo)

(tornádo)

větrná smršť

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

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