batten down the hatches

When they are struggling, they batten down the hatches and go all 'Dogs of War'.

Batten down the hatches and don't make a sound - this week sees director Danny Boyle and writer Alex Garland unleash 28 Years Later.

The prime minister will be wanting to "get things sorted out, batten down the hatches and get things moving forward," Baroness Harman said.

Batten down the hatches: We’re facing “economic headwinds.”

Now TV’s top prizes must batten down the hatches for a major contraction.