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to batten down the hatches
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to burn something to a crisp
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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
to [batten] down the hatches
to batten down the hatches
Zinsdeel
uk flag
/bˈæʔn̩ dˌaʊn ðə hˈætʃᵻz/
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Idiom
Informal

to get ready for trouble, difficulty, or danger

example
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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
Zinsdeel
uk flag
/bˈɜːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ tʊ ɐ kɹˈɪsp ɔːɹ sˈɪndɚ/
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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
werkwoord
uk flag
/kˈɔːl fɔːɹ/
(vereisen)

(vereisen)

vragen om

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

obviate

Grammaticale Informatie:

Overgankelijk
Phrasaal Status
inseparable
werkwoord van de zin
call
partikel van de uitdrukking
for
doozie
zelfstandig naamwoord
d
d
oo
u:
z
z
ie
i
(een heuse uitdaging)

(een heuse uitdaging)

een bijzondere zaak

Approving
Informal

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

hard pack
zelfstandig naamwoord
uk flag
/hˈɑːɹd pˈæk/
(gecompakte sneeuw)

(gecompakte sneeuw)

stevige sneeuw

Specialized

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

Grammaticale Informatie:

Samengesteld Zelfstandig Naamwoord
heat wave
heat wave
zelfstandig naamwoord
uk flag
/ˈhiːt ˌweɪv/
(warmtegolf)

(warmtegolf)

hittegolf

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

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Samengesteld Zelfstandig Naamwoord
to kick up
werkwoord
uk flag
/kˈɪk ˈʌp/
(aanzwellen)

(aanzwellen)

opsteken

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

Grammaticale Informatie:

Phrasaal Status
inseparable
werkwoord van de zin
kick
partikel van de uitdrukking
up
mercury
zelfstandig naamwoord
m
m
e
ɜ
r
r
c
k
u
jɜ
r
r
y
i
(temperatuurkwik)

(temperatuurkwik)

kwik

temperature measured by a mercury thermometer

to move in
werkwoord
uk flag
/ˈmuv ˈɪn/
(zich op de extremistische groep richten)

(zich op de extremistische groep richten)

op de extremistische groep afkomen

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

Grammaticale Informatie:

Intransitief
Phrasaal Status
inseparable
werkwoord van de zin
move
partikel van de uitdrukking
in
nasty
nasty
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
n
n
a
æ
s
s
t
t
y
i
(onplezierig)

(onplezierig)

vies

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

on tap
bijvoeglijk naamwoord
uk flag
/ˌɑːn tˈæp/
(aanwezig)

(aanwezig)

op tap

available for immediate use

on the flip side
bijwoord
uk flag
/ɑːnðə flˈɪp sˈaɪd/
(omgekeerd)

(omgekeerd)

aan de andere kant

Collocation

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

powder
zelfstandig naamwoord
p
p
o
a
w
ʊ
d
d
e
ɜ
r
r
(poedermuts)

(poedermuts)

poeder

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

to rain buckets
werkwoord
uk flag
/ɹˈeɪn bˈʌkɪts/
(stromen)

(stromen)

regenen als een k buckets

rain heavily

scorcher
zelfstandig naamwoord
s
s
c
k
o
ɔ
r
r
ch
ʧ
e
ɜ
r
r
(hete dag)

(hete dag)

verbrandende dag

an extremely hot day

to soak up the rays
Zinsdeel
uk flag
/sˈoʊk ˌʌp ðə ɹˈeɪz/
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Idiom
Informal

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

trough
zelfstandig naamwoord
t
t
r
r
ou
ɔ
gh
f
(bedekking)

(bedekking)

drogte

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

twister
twister
zelfstandig naamwoord
t
t
w
w
i
ɪ
s
s
t
t
e
ɜ
r
r
(wervelstorm)

(wervelstorm)

tornado

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

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