batten down the hatches
做好准备,迎接困难或危险的到来
口语·表示提前应对困难
英文释义
to prepare for a coming storm or difficult situation
例句
The company is battening down the hatches for a tough economic quarter ahead.
典故来源
源自航海术语,指在暴风雨来临前用木板封住船舱口,防止进水,后泛指提前做好准备。