clamp (something) on(to) (something)

clamp (something) on(to) (something)

To attach something to another object or surface. First, you need to clamp that tool onto the table.
See also: clamp
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

clamp something on(to) something

 and clamp something on
to press or squeeze something onto something else. Clamp this board onto the workbench. Clear a place near the edge of the table, and then clamp on the meat grinder.
See also: clamp, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • clamp on
  • clamp
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • (I've) got to go
  • other than
  • other than (something)
  • out of one's
  • let something drop
  • #dead