clutch

Related to clutch: clutch bag

a drowning man will clutch at a straw

proverb Someone who is desperate will try to use anything for help, even if it is really no help at all. Facing the possibility that his marriage might be over, John began visiting psychics to help him decide what to do. A drowning man will clutch at a straw.

See also: clutch, drown, man, straw, will

clutch (one's)/the pearls

To react in a scandalized or mortified manner to once-salacious but now relatively common things, events, situations, etc. Parents should try not to clutch the pearls every time their teenagers come out of their room dressed outrageously—it only makes them want to push the envelope even further. My mother would always clutch her pearls whenever I began telling her about a new boyfriend, so eventually I stopped filling her in altogether.

clutch (someone or something) to (something)

To press or hold something firmly against something else. Suzy clutched her new doll to her chest. Clutch this icepack to your knee to alleviate the swelling.

See also: clutch

clutch at (someone or something)

To grasp at someone or something. The baby clutched at her mother and wailed. My daughter clutched at the string on the balloon so that it wouldn't fly away.

See also: clutch

clutch at a straw

To make a desperate attempt to salvage a bad situation. A: "But what about all those times I took the trash out when you hadn't even asked me to?" B: "That has nothing to do with why you're in trouble now, so stop clutching at a straw."

See also: clutch, straw

clutch at straws

1. To make a desperate attempt to salvage a bad situation. A: "But what about all those times I took the trash out when you hadn't even asked me to?" B: "That has nothing to do with why you're in trouble now, so stop clutching at straws."

2. To consider positive suggestions or thoughts in a bad situation. OK, you're just clutching at straws now, fantasizing about a potential buyer when your house has been on the market for months.

See also: clutch, straw

clutched

Nervous or anxious. I used to get clutched every time I had to drive, but I'm a lot calmer behind the wheel now.

See also: clutch

fall into (someone's or something's) clutches

To be obtained and controlled by an evil person or thing. This will no longer be a sneak attack if our strategy falls into the terrorist group's clutches.

grasp at straws

in(to) (someone's) clutches

Under the control of an evil person or thing. This will no longer be a sneak attack if our strategy falls into the terrorist group's clutches.

See also: clutch

pearl-clutch

To react in a scandalized or mortified manner to once-salacious but now relatively common things, events, situations, etc. Parents should try not to pearl-clutch every time their teenagers come out of their room dressed outrageously—it only makes them want to push the envelope even further. My mother would always pearl-clutch whenever I began telling her about a new boyfriend, so eventually I stopped filling her in altogether.

pearl-clutching

1. adjective Scandalized or mortified about some event, situation, thing, etc., that was once salacious but is now relatively common; morally conservative, stuffy, prudish, or unfashionable. Those pearl-clutching old prudes gave me dirty looks as I walked past in my cut-off jeans, but I don't give a hoot what they think about me.

2. noun The practice or habit of reacting in a scandalized or mortified manner to once-salacious but now relatively common things, events, situations, etc. I have to say that I am sick and tired of all the pearl-clutching going on amongst parents. Look, our kids are growing up in a different social environment than when we were in school, and it's high time we learned to deal with that!

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

clutch at someone or something

to grasp at or grab for someone or something. He clutched at the roots of the trees along the bank, but the flood swept him away. Karen clutched at me, but lost her grip.

See also: clutch

clutch at straws

Fig. to continue to seek solutions, ideas, or hopes that are insubstantial. When you talk of cashing in quick on your inventions, you are just clutching at straws. That is not a real solution to the problem. You are just clutching at straws.

See also: clutch, straw

clutch someone or something to something

to grasp and hold someone or something to something. She clutched the baby to her bosom. Lee clutched the ice pack to his head.

See also: clutch

clutch (up)

to become very tense and anxious; to freeze with anxiety. I have been known to clutch before a big game. Just relax, play your game, and you won't clutch!

A drowning man will clutch at a straw.

Prov. When you are desperate, you will look for anything that might help you, even if it cannot help you very much. Scott thinks this faith healer will cure his baldness. A drowning man will clutch at a straw.

See also: clutch, drown, man, straw, will

in(to) someone's clutches

Fig. in the control of someone who has power or authority over someone else. Snow White fell into the clutches of the evil witch. Once you're in my clutches, I'll ruin you.

See also: clutch

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

grasp at straws

Also, clutch at straws. Make a desperate attempt at saving oneself. For example, He had lost the argument, but he kept grasping at straws, naming numerous previous cases that had little to do with this one . This metaphoric expression alludes to a drowning person trying to save himself by grabbing at flimsy reeds. First recorded in 1534, the term was used figuratively by the late 1600s.

clutch at straws

mainly BRITISH or

grasp at straws

1. If you clutch at straws or grasp at straws, you try to do something that is very unlikely to succeed because you are desperate or have tried everything else. This was a desperate speech, made by a man clutching at straws to retain his career. I was probably grasping at straws in a search for a cure, but I thought I would give the therapy a go.

2. If you clutch at straws or grasp at straws, you try to find hope in a situation where there is no reason to feel hope. By this time, Rosa's behaviour was extremely strange and we were all very concerned. I told myself that at least she still had a job, but I was clutching at straws. Note: This expression comes from the proverb a drowning man will clutch at a straw. People are still clinging to the hope that something will happen — but I think it's like a drowning man trying to clutch at a straw. Note: The image here is of a drowning person who is desperately trying to take hold of anything to save himself or herself, even a straw.

See also: clutch, straw

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

clutch (or grasp or catch) at straws

do, say, or believe anything, however unlikely or inadequate, which seems to offer hope in a desperate situation.

This expression comes from the proverb a drowning man will clutch at a straw , which is recorded in various forms since the mid 16th century.

See also: clutch, straw

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

clutch/grasp at ˈstraws

try all possible means to find a solution or some hope in a difficult or unpleasant situation, even though this seems very unlikely: The doctors have told him that he has only 6 months to live, but he won’t accept it. He’s going to a new clinic in Switzerland next week, but he’s just clutching at straws.

clutch (up)

in. to become very tense and anxious; to freeze with anxiety. I have been known to clutch up before a race.

clutch

verb

See clutch up

clutched

mod. nervous. I get so clutched before a test.

See also: clutch

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

clutch

at straws

To search in desperation for a solution to a difficulty.

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

grasp at straws, to

To make a hopeless effort to save oneself. The term comes from the ancient image of a drowning man clutching at insubstantial reeds in an attempt to save himself, and it often was put as to catch or clutch at straws. It appeared in print as early as the sixteenth century and soon was regarded as a proverb. Indeed, Samuel Richardson so identifies it in Clarissa (1748): “A drowning man will catch at a straw, the proverb well says.” An earlier usage is “We do not as men redie to be drowned, catch at euery straw” (John Prime, Fruitful and Brief Discourse, 1583).

See also: grasp

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

a drowning man will clutch at a straw
drown
a drowning man will grab at a straw
a drowning man will grasp at a straw
help a lame dog over a stile
helping
lame
help on
help (someone) on
be cruel to be kind

References in periodicals archive

How has the global automotive clutch market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?

Global Automotive Clutch Market Expected to Generate a Revenue of US $9.8 Billion During the Forecast Period, 2019-2024

? When it comes to evening glamour, the Rosie clutch bag with handembellished sequins does it best.

FASHION SPOT; Latest hot products hitting the shelves

With Reyes and Gumaru clicking, the Clutch posted a 40-28 spread before the Capitals worked their way back through Alwyn Alday and Andrew Estrella to reduce the gap, 56-50, at halftime.

Clutch break scoring mark Risers post another victory

In the past, Myka Meier, an etiquette expert, told (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g4089/kate-middleton-hosting-etiquette/) Good Housekeeping that there is a reason why the Duchess of Cambridge prefers clutch bags over other types of pouches.

Meghan Markle Takes Style Cues From Kate Middleton By Doing This

When your clutch fails, it is commonly accompanied by a burning smell.

Auto clinic: Clutch replacement signs

Section 2 is going to present the background of torque capacity estimation in a hydraulic clutch, the control model that is implemented to run the optimizer and the mathematical modelling, along with the data inputs to simulate the model.

A Calibration Optimizer Tool for Torque Estimation of KO Clutch in Hybrid Automatic Transmissions

The common reasons the clutch may stick are broken or stretched clutch cable, misadjusted linkage, air in hydraulic line, mismatched clutch components.

Modelling, Analysis and Simulation of Clutch Engagement Judder and Stick-Slip

Many solutions for dry clutch control in AMT have been presented in recent years.

Drivability Improvement Control for Vehicle Start-Up Applied to an Automated Manual Transmission

The clutch operation is controlled directly by the driver through the gradual release of the pedal.

Transient thermal behavior of automotive dry clutch discs by using Ansys software

In the two-minute Facebook video, which Clutch captioned "I got ripped off!!!", Clutch was declared the winner, but in Steve Harvey fashion, the announcement was later withdrawn, as the first runner-up was Clutch and the true "Mascot of the Universe" is Mini Clutch.

WATCH: Houston Rockets mascots poke fun at Miss Universe blunder

All die-hard manual transmission fans and motorbike lovers out there know that at some point or the other, they are going to have problem with the clutch.

Clutch: The mechanical diagnosis and treatment

Stitch a modern bow clutch to pair with a special occasion dress or add elegance to a nighttime ensemble.

Chic clutch

The clutch can be used in on/off-road or off-road vehicles with up to 3 2-in.

BorgWarner K32 DuroSpeed fan drive for severe duty

Navy satin bow clutch bag, PS12, Debut @ Debenhams.

Belle of the ball; Need something fabulous to wear for that special summer occasion? Look no further for the high street is brimming with beautiful dresses. By fashion director Amber Graafland

Finishing touches From pretty 3-D appliques to bold blooms, it's all about the flower power clutch Charm bracelet, PS15, Phase Eight Khaki shirt dress, PS29.99, Mango Blooms clutch, PS45, Coast Applique clutch, PS35, Accessorize Box clutch, PS32, Debut at Debenhams Yellow print clutch, PS59.95, Moda In Pelle Tropical floral clutch, PS29, M&Co Suede bag, PS18, George at Asda Gold block heel sandals, PS16, F&F Cool khaki shades give a utilitarian, safari feel to the high street's shirty offerings.

How to wear... Shirt dresses; FASHIONIt's time to adopt the humble shirt dress for some grown-up summer dressing

词组	clutch
释义	clutch Related to clutch: clutch bag a drowning man will clutch at a straw proverb Someone who is desperate will try to use anything for help, even if it is really no help at all. Facing the possibility that his marriage might be over, John began visiting psychics to help him decide what to do. A drowning man will clutch at a straw. See also: clutch, drown, man, straw, will clutch (one's)/the pearls To react in a scandalized or mortified manner to once-salacious but now relatively common things, events, situations, etc. Parents should try not to clutch the pearls every time their teenagers come out of their room dressed outrageously—it only makes them want to push the envelope even further. My mother would always clutch her pearls whenever I began telling her about a new boyfriend, so eventually I stopped filling her in altogether. See also: clutch, pearl clutch (someone or something) to (something) To press or hold something firmly against something else. Suzy clutched her new doll to her chest. Clutch this icepack to your knee to alleviate the swelling. See also: clutch clutch at (someone or something) To grasp at someone or something. The baby clutched at her mother and wailed. My daughter clutched at the string on the balloon so that it wouldn't fly away. See also: clutch clutch at a straw To make a desperate attempt to salvage a bad situation. A: "But what about all those times I took the trash out when you hadn't even asked me to?" B: "That has nothing to do with why you're in trouble now, so stop clutching at a straw." See also: clutch, straw clutch at straws 1. To make a desperate attempt to salvage a bad situation. A: "But what about all those times I took the trash out when you hadn't even asked me to?" B: "That has nothing to do with why you're in trouble now, so stop clutching at straws." 2. To consider positive suggestions or thoughts in a bad situation. OK, you're just clutching at straws now, fantasizing about a potential buyer when your house has been on the market for months. See also: clutch, straw clutched Nervous or anxious. I used to get clutched every time I had to drive, but I'm a lot calmer behind the wheel now. See also: clutch fall into (someone's or something's) clutches To be obtained and controlled by an evil person or thing. This will no longer be a sneak attack if our strategy falls into the terrorist group's clutches. See also: clutch, fall grasp at straws To make a desperate attempt to salvage a bad situation. A: "But what about all those times I took the trash out when you hadn't even asked me to?" B: "That has nothing to do with why you're in trouble now, so stop grasping at straws." See also: grasp, straw in(to) (someone's) clutches Under the control of an evil person or thing. This will no longer be a sneak attack if our strategy falls into the terrorist group's clutches. See also: clutch pearl-clutch To react in a scandalized or mortified manner to once-salacious but now relatively common things, events, situations, etc. Parents should try not to pearl-clutch every time their teenagers come out of their room dressed outrageously—it only makes them want to push the envelope even further. My mother would always pearl-clutch whenever I began telling her about a new boyfriend, so eventually I stopped filling her in altogether. pearl-clutching 1. adjective Scandalized or mortified about some event, situation, thing, etc., that was once salacious but is now relatively common; morally conservative, stuffy, prudish, or unfashionable. Those pearl-clutching old prudes gave me dirty looks as I walked past in my cut-off jeans, but I don't give a hoot what they think about me. 2. noun The practice or habit of reacting in a scandalized or mortified manner to once-salacious but now relatively common things, events, situations, etc. I have to say that I am sick and tired of all the pearl-clutching going on amongst parents. Look, our kids are growing up in a different social environment than when we were in school, and it's high time we learned to deal with that! Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. clutch at someone or something to grasp at or grab for someone or something. He clutched at the roots of the trees along the bank, but the flood swept him away. Karen clutched at me, but lost her grip. See also: clutch clutch at straws Fig. to continue to seek solutions, ideas, or hopes that are insubstantial. When you talk of cashing in quick on your inventions, you are just clutching at straws. That is not a real solution to the problem. You are just clutching at straws. See also: clutch, straw clutch someone or something to something to grasp and hold someone or something to something. She clutched the baby to her bosom. Lee clutched the ice pack to his head. See also: clutch clutch (up) to become very tense and anxious; to freeze with anxiety. I have been known to clutch before a big game. Just relax, play your game, and you won't clutch! A drowning man will clutch at a straw. Prov. When you are desperate, you will look for anything that might help you, even if it cannot help you very much. Scott thinks this faith healer will cure his baldness. A drowning man will clutch at a straw. See also: clutch, drown, man, straw, will in(to) someone's clutches Fig. in the control of someone who has power or authority over someone else. Snow White fell into the clutches of the evil witch. Once you're in my clutches, I'll ruin you. See also: clutch McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. grasp at straws Also, clutch at straws. Make a desperate attempt at saving oneself. For example, He had lost the argument, but he kept grasping at straws, naming numerous previous cases that had little to do with this one . This metaphoric expression alludes to a drowning person trying to save himself by grabbing at flimsy reeds. First recorded in 1534, the term was used figuratively by the late 1600s. See also: grasp, straw The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. clutch at straws mainly BRITISH or grasp at straws 1. If you clutch at straws or grasp at straws, you try to do something that is very unlikely to succeed because you are desperate or have tried everything else. This was a desperate speech, made by a man clutching at straws to retain his career. I was probably grasping at straws in a search for a cure, but I thought I would give the therapy a go. 2. If you clutch at straws or grasp at straws, you try to find hope in a situation where there is no reason to feel hope. By this time, Rosa's behaviour was extremely strange and we were all very concerned. I told myself that at least she still had a job, but I was clutching at straws. Note: This expression comes from the proverb a drowning man will clutch at a straw. People are still clinging to the hope that something will happen — but I think it's like a drowning man trying to clutch at a straw. Note: The image here is of a drowning person who is desperately trying to take hold of anything to save himself or herself, even a straw. See also: clutch, straw Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. clutch (or grasp or catch) at straws do, say, or believe anything, however unlikely or inadequate, which seems to offer hope in a desperate situation. This expression comes from the proverb a drowning man will clutch at a straw , which is recorded in various forms since the mid 16th century. See also: clutch, straw Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary clutch/grasp at ˈstraws try all possible means to find a solution or some hope in a difficult or unpleasant situation, even though this seems very unlikely: The doctors have told him that he has only 6 months to live, but he won’t accept it. He’s going to a new clinic in Switzerland next week, but he’s just clutching at straws. See also: clutch, grasp, straw Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary clutch (up) in. to become very tense and anxious; to freeze with anxiety. I have been known to clutch up before a race. See also: clutch, up clutch verb See clutch up clutched mod. nervous. I get so clutched before a test. See also: clutch McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions clutch *at straws* To search in desperation for a solution to a difficulty. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. grasp at straws, to To make a hopeless effort to save oneself. The term comes from the ancient image of a drowning man clutching at insubstantial reeds in an attempt to save himself, and it often was put as to catch or clutch at straws. It appeared in print as early as the sixteenth century and soon was regarded as a proverb. Indeed, Samuel Richardson so identifies it in Clarissa (1748): “A drowning man will catch at a straw, the proverb well says.” An earlier usage is “We do not as men redie to be drowned, catch at euery straw” (John Prime, Fruitful and Brief Discourse, 1583). See also: grasp The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a drowning man will clutch at a straw drown a drowning man will grab at a straw a drowning man will grasp at a straw help a lame dog over a stile helping lame help on help (someone) on be cruel to be kind References in periodicals archive How has the global automotive clutch market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years? Global Automotive Clutch Market Expected to Generate a Revenue of US $9.8 Billion During the Forecast Period, 2019-2024 ? When it comes to evening glamour, the Rosie clutch bag with handembellished sequins does it best. FASHION SPOT; Latest hot products hitting the shelves With Reyes and Gumaru clicking, the Clutch posted a 40-28 spread before the Capitals worked their way back through Alwyn Alday and Andrew Estrella to reduce the gap, 56-50, at halftime. Clutch break scoring mark Risers post another victory In the past, Myka Meier, an etiquette expert, told (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g4089/kate-middleton-hosting-etiquette/) Good Housekeeping that there is a reason why the Duchess of Cambridge prefers clutch bags over other types of pouches. Meghan Markle Takes Style Cues From Kate Middleton By Doing This When your clutch fails, it is commonly accompanied by a burning smell. Auto clinic: Clutch replacement signs Section 2 is going to present the background of torque capacity estimation in a hydraulic clutch, the control model that is implemented to run the optimizer and the mathematical modelling, along with the data inputs to simulate the model. A Calibration Optimizer Tool for Torque Estimation of KO Clutch in Hybrid Automatic Transmissions The common reasons the clutch may stick are broken or stretched clutch cable, misadjusted linkage, air in hydraulic line, mismatched clutch components. Modelling, Analysis and Simulation of Clutch Engagement Judder and Stick-Slip Many solutions for dry clutch control in AMT have been presented in recent years. Drivability Improvement Control for Vehicle Start-Up Applied to an Automated Manual Transmission The clutch operation is controlled directly by the driver through the gradual release of the pedal. Transient thermal behavior of automotive dry clutch discs by using Ansys software In the two-minute Facebook video, which Clutch captioned "I got ripped off!!!", Clutch was declared the winner, but in Steve Harvey fashion, the announcement was later withdrawn, as the first runner-up was Clutch and the true "Mascot of the Universe" is Mini Clutch. WATCH: Houston Rockets mascots poke fun at Miss Universe blunder All die-hard manual transmission fans and motorbike lovers out there know that at some point or the other, they are going to have problem with the clutch. Clutch: The mechanical diagnosis and treatment Stitch a modern bow clutch to pair with a special occasion dress or add elegance to a nighttime ensemble. Chic clutch The clutch can be used in on/off-road or off-road vehicles with up to 3 2-in. BorgWarner K32 DuroSpeed fan drive for severe duty Navy satin bow clutch bag, PS12, Debut @ Debenhams. Belle of the ball; Need something fabulous to wear for that special summer occasion? Look no further for the high street is brimming with beautiful dresses. By fashion director Amber Graafland Finishing touches From pretty 3-D appliques to bold blooms, it's all about the flower power clutch Charm bracelet, PS15, Phase Eight Khaki shirt dress, PS29.99, Mango Blooms clutch, PS45, Coast Applique clutch, PS35, Accessorize Box clutch, PS32, Debut at Debenhams Yellow print clutch, PS59.95, Moda In Pelle Tropical floral clutch, PS29, M&Co Suede bag, PS18, George at Asda Gold block heel sandals, PS16, F&F Cool khaki shades give a utilitarian, safari feel to the high street's shirty offerings. How to wear... Shirt dresses; FASHIONIt's time to adopt the humble shirt dress for some grown-up summer dressing
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