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.
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Leaning toward Baltimore in this Jim-John Harbaugh matchup because the Ravens are better in the clutch.
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Ionescu, who also had nine rebounds and five assists, came up huge in the clutch, getting the Liberty back ahead with a lay-up and a 15-foot jumper and then also converting three free throws late to push the lead to four with eight seconds on the clock.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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
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Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Ionescu, who also had nine rebounds and five assists, came up huge in the clutch, getting the Liberty back ahead with a lay-up and a 15-foot jumper and then also converting three free throws late to push the lead to four with eight seconds on the clock.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
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
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“In the clutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20clutch. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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