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to batten down the hatches

to burn something to a crisp

to call for

doozie

hard pack

heat wave

to kick up

to move in

nasty

10-

on the flip side

11-

to soak up the rays

12-

trough

to batten down the hatches

phrase

/bˈæʔn̩ dˌaʊn ðə hˈætʃᵻz/

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

phrase

/bˈɜːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ tʊ ɐ kɹˈɪsp ɔːɹ sˈɪndɚ/

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

Verb

/kˈɔːl fɔːɹ/

to suggest something as fitting or essential in a given situation

obviate

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

call

phrase's particle

for

doozie

noun

Approving

Informal

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

hard pack

noun

/hˈɑːɹd pˈæk/

Specialized

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

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

heat wave

noun

/ˈhiːt ˌweɪv/

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

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

to kick up

Verb

/kˈɪk ˈʌp/

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

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

kick

phrase's particle

to move in

Verb

/ˈmuv ˈɪn/

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

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

move

phrase's particle

nasty

Adjective

extremely unpleasant or disagreeable

on the flip side

Adverb

/ɑːnðə flˈɪp sˈaɪd/

Collocation

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

to soak up the rays

phrase

/sˈoʊk ˌʌp ðə ɹˈeɪz/

Idiom

Informal

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

trough

noun

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

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