As the economy grows worse, investors need to 'batten down the hatches' and prepare for tough times ahead.
The city is 'battening down' for the weekend's scheduled protests.
We were able to 'batten down' the house just before the storm hit.
(..) what's really in your pants other than your wallet. Ouch. You think all this can last? There's a storm coming, Mr. Wayne. You and your friends better batten down the hatches, cause when it hits... you're all gonna wonder how you ever thought you could live so large You sound like (..)2012 The Dark Knight Rises