batter

batter down

To remove or destroy a particular structure. A noun or pronoun can be used between "batter" and "down." Which wall will the construction crew batter down?
See also: batter, down

batter up

1. verb To harm or damage someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "batter" and "up." That accident battered up the door of my car. I think that kid will listen to us if we batter him up a bit and scare him.
2. noun An expression used to summon the next batter to home plate in a baseball game. Let's get this game started. Batter up!
See also: batter, up

battered

Drunk. Do you remember last night at the bar at all? You were really battered!
See also: batter

bruised and battered

Injured and/or thoroughly worn down, as from an assault or an exhausting, physically trying experience. He drank too much at the bar, got into a fight, and showed up at our door all bruised and battered. The home team, though bruised and battered, emerged victorious from the tough match.
See also: and, batter, bruise

dust off the batter

In baseball, to throw a pitch at or very close to the body of the batter. Primarily heard in US, South Africa. Don't be afraid to dust off the batter a bit if he's crowding the plate.
See also: batter, dust, off
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

batter someone or something up

to damage or harm someone or something. Max threatened to batter Lefty up within an inch of his life. Who battered up this desk?
See also: batter, up

batter something down

to smash or break down something, such as a wall, door, or any defensive structure. Do they have to batter anything down as part of the construction project? They battered down the wall as a first step in enlarging the house.
See also: batter, down
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

battered

mod. alcohol intoxicated. Man, was I battered. I will never drink another drop.
See also: batter
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • batter down
  • ask down
  • bear down
  • bolt down
  • batter up
  • beat down
  • be down to (one)
  • be down to somebody/something
  • be down to something
  • be down to (do something)
References in periodicals archive
Cook the Baghrir till you notice holes on the surface as the batter dries.
The introduction of the product also comes on National Fish & Chip Day, a day that highlights the Nation's love affair with battered fish, and follows the Young's Chip Shop brand smashing through the [pounds sterling]1m weekly sales barrier for the first time in more than six years.
He gave up 3 hits, 2 runs, walked 3 batters and struck out 12.
100g fresh raspberries, plus extra to serve 1 tbsp caster sugar Half tsp ground cinnamon FOR THE PANCAKE BATTER: 60g self-raising flour 1 tsp baking powder 2 eggs, separated 50ml buttermilk 1 tbsp melted butter Half tsp vanilla extract 2 tsp poppy seeds 25g caster sugar Vegetable oil, for frying Icing sugar, to serve pancakes that is worth a little effort to master.
beer & BACON PANCAKES INGREDIENTS (Serves 6) Pancake batter: 200g smoked bacon lardons; 160g self-raising flour, sifted; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 egg, separated; 60g dark brown sugar; pinch of salt; 250ml beer; 3 tablespoons melted butter, plus extra for frying To serve: 12 slices of fried smoked streaky bacon; maple syrup METHOD 1.
In October last year, the anti-violence group criticised The Battered Wife, writing onFacebook: "We would like to send a huge f*** you to The Battered Wife Fish & Chip shop in Innisfail, Queensland.
Step 7: Give your batter a brief stir and then blitz then stir with your stick blender in short bursts.
The batter will keep in the fridge for up to three days but may need a splash of milk to loosen the mixture as the flaxseed will continue to swell.
Approximately 80% of seafood products consumed in the United States are processed with batter, or are battered or breaded before frying.
It is just mince pies placed in the deep fat fryer for 60 seconds, emerging with a crusty coat of batter."
It was a little sweet from coconut, fragrant with curry leaves and mustard seeds, and gently sour from the fermented batter. It probably would have remained in the category of restaurant-food-best-left-to-professionals, had the restaurant owner, Anita Jaisinghani, not offered me the recipe when I couldn't stop effusing about the dish.
In a large pan, whisk together a litre of cold water and the chickpea flour until it forms a smooth batter. Tip the batter into a large, heavy-based pan over a medium-low heat and whisk steadily.
PESHAWAR -- Star batter and opening pair Khorana Sajjad and Sana Urooj guided Karachi to 45 runs victory in the opening match of the All-Pakistan Mrs.
Ingredients * Idli batter: as required For Stuffing * 1 onion, finely chopped * 1 carrot, grated * 10 beans, finely chopped * 1/2 capsicum, finely chopped * 1 green chilli, chopped finely * 1 teaspoon chilli powder * 1 tablespoon coriander powder * 1 teaspoon turmeric powder * Salt to taste For Tempering * 1 tablespoon oil * 1 teaspoon mustard seeds * 1 teaspoon chana dal * 1 teaspoon urad dal 1 bunch of curry leaves Preparation * Start by making the filling.
(3) When batting out of order occurs, the player who fails to bat in the proper order (Lucroy) is the one who is called out if the opposing manager appeals after the improper batter reaches base or delivers a successful outcome, such as a sacrifice fly.