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.

What is the origin of the idiom "batten down the hatches" and when to use it?

to [batten] down the hatches

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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.

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

to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder)

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to call for

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doozie

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hard pack

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heat wave

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to kick up

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mercury

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to move in

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nasty

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on tap

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on the flip side

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powder

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to rain buckets

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scorcher

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to [soak] up the rays

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trough

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twister

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पाठ 6

स्ट्रीट टॉक 2 - पाठ 6 में प्रयुक्त अंग्रेजी शब्द

Lesson 6

English words used in Street Talk 2  - Lesson 6