Collocations for "clutch"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "clutch" in context.
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clutch
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n
- step [on, off] the clutch
- [grinded, crunched, pushed, popped, released, broke] the clutch
- let the clutch out
- let out the clutch
- The clutch [isn't working, has broken].
- fell into the [Devil's, enemy's] clutches
- (into) the clutches of the [Devil]
- [wriggled, escaped] from the [attacker's, creature's, assailant's] clutches
- had a firm clutch on my [shoulder, arm]
- [loosened, tightened] his clutch on (her arm)
- Her clutch was [tight, firm, strong].
- made a clutch at his [arm]
- a clutch of [three] eggs
- always [has, carries] a clutch
- took her [wallet, lipstick] out of her clutch
- clutched [a bag, her purse, his suitcase, a doll, her toy]
- clutched it [in her arms, to his chest, against her, in his fist]
- clutched it (very) tightly (in)
- clutched his [chest, heart] (in pain)
- clutched (at) my [hand, shirt, elbow]
- clutched (at) the [edge, handle, rope]
- clutching at any [excuse, idea, chance]
- clutching at straws
- clutching and grasping at
- [release, press] the clutch pedal
- need to [replace, repair] my clutch plate
- practice (your) clutch control
- [carries, uses] a clutch purse
- UK: [carries] a clutch bag
- a clutch [point, moment] of the game
- a clutch [player, shot, move]
'clutch' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):