Statements (9)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:idiom
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| gptkbp:language |
English
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| gptkbp:meaning |
prepare for trouble or difficult times
secure the ship's hatches with battens before a storm |
| gptkbp:origin |
nautical
|
| gptkbp:usedAs |
metaphor for preparing for a challenge
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Jenny_Owen_Youngs
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Batten the Hatches
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