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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The Cardinals, aggressive on the bases, productive in the clutch, and solid on the mound, cruised to a 6-2 win at Coors Field.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
With the burden to perform in the clutch back on the Aussie, Norman buckled, failing to correctly judge the right to left break of his downhill putt causing his sphere to spin off the left edge of the cup.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The task may have seemed big, but Kurtz has quickly established himself as not only one of the best power hitters in the game, but one of the best hitters in the clutch.
—Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
But on Thursday, two seniors came through in the clutch.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 July 2025
With the burden to perform in the clutch back on the Aussie, Norman buckled, failing to correctly judge the right to left break of his downhill putt causing his sphere to spin off the left edge of the cup.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
The task may have seemed big, but Kurtz has quickly established himself as not only one of the best power hitters in the game, but one of the best hitters in the clutch.
—Sacbee.com, 12 July 2025
But on Thursday, two seniors came through in the clutch.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
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“In the clutch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20the%20clutch. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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