Direction: In the following questions, four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase as your answer.
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We had better batten down the hatches. The weather is unpredictable.
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- stay in-door
- prepare for a difficult situation
- go somewhere safe
- face the obstacles
Correct Option: B
batten down the hatches : to prepare yourself for a period of difficulty or trouble.
● A natural tendency in times of recession is to batten down the hatches and think about our own needs. The best option is prepare for a difficult situation.
