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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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to move in
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nasty
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on the flip side
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to soak up the rays
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to [batten] down the hatches
to batten down the hatches
Fraza
uk flag
/bˈæʔn̩ dˌaʊn ðə hˈætʃᵻz/
N/A

N/A

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
Fraza
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
Czasownik
uk flag
/kˈɔːl fɔːɹ/
(wymagać)

(wymagać)

wzywać do

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

obviate

Informacje Gramatyczne:

Przechodni
Status Frazeologiczny
inseparable
czasownik frazy
call
partykuła frazy
for
doozie
Rzeczownik
d
d
oo
u:
z
z
ie
i
(trudność)

(trudność)

smaczek

Approving
Informal

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

hard pack
Rzeczownik
uk flag
/hˈɑːɹd pˈæk/
(zbity śnieg)

(zbity śnieg)

twardy śnieg

Specialized

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

Informacje Gramatyczne:

Rzeczownik Złożony
heat wave
heat wave
Rzeczownik
uk flag
/ˈhiːt ˌweɪv/
(fala cieplna)

(fala cieplna)

fala upałów

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

Informacje Gramatyczne:

Rzeczownik Złożony
to kick up
Czasownik
uk flag
/kˈɪk ˈʌp/
(wzmagać się)

(wzmagać się)

nasilać się

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

Informacje Gramatyczne:

Status Frazeologiczny
inseparable
czasownik frazy
kick
partykuła frazy
up
to move in
Czasownik
uk flag
/ˈmuv ˈɪn/
(najechować)

(najechować)

zaatakować

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

Informacje Gramatyczne:

Nieprzechodni
Status Frazeologiczny
inseparable
czasownik frazy
move
partykuła frazy
in
nasty
nasty
przymiotnik
n
n
a
æ
s
s
t
t
y
i
(nieprzyjemny)

(nieprzyjemny)

okropny

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

on the flip side
przysłówek
uk flag
/ɑːnðə flˈɪp sˈaɪd/
(natomiast)

(natomiast)

z drugiej strony

Collocation

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

to soak up the rays
Fraza
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
Rzeczownik
t
t
r
r
ou
ɔ
gh
f
(niecka)

(niecka)

rowek

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

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