in the clutch

idiom

US
: in a very important or critical situation especially during a sports competition
He is known for his ability to come through in the clutch.
She scored a basket in the clutch.

Examples of in the clutch in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web His struggles in the clutch spilled over to every other situation down the stretch. Jerry Beach, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 As the Bears offense evolves and seeks to create momentum, the greatest belief will come from the ability to produce in the clutch. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2024 He’s got that Elway Quality already — the ability to drive the length of the field pretty much by himself in the clutch. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 29 July 2024 However, this leak can impact the fluid supply in the clutch system, resulting in an inability to change gears and causing the engine to stall. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in the clutch 

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“In the clutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20clutch. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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