in the clutch

In the clutch means at perfect timing.

Comes from the clutch in a manual transmission where perfect timing can mean the difference between a launch and a stall)

"Did you make your job interview yesterday? Heard your car wouldn't start."
"Yeah, man. Shorty came through in the clutch."

by shortyEve November 30, 2015

clutch

Exactly what you need, exactly when you need it.

"The other day I was really hungry but thought I had no money on me. Then I found five dollars in my jacket pocket--that was clutch."

by FtG January 9, 2006

clutch

to perform under pressure

In the last few seconds of a close game, only a player with clutch can lead the team to victory.

by CPD September 29, 2003

clutch

coming in handy, just what was needed, essential or sweet

Mike: Good thing we packed the umbrella b4 we left
Cory: Yeah def dude, it came clutch

by P Meister August 10, 2004

Clutch

n.
the crucial moment that comes between winning and losing

adj.
being able to perform under extreme pressure

Kobe can only sink 3's in the clutch

(Derived from the clutch mechanism in a manual car, where perfect timing can mean the difference between a launch and a stall)

by Hav February 27, 2004

Clutched it

Having successfully completed a task by yourself.

i.e. Having won a match of search and destroy without the assistance of your team

Luke totally clutched it in that 1v6!

by JoshSucksAtUO June 8, 2016

Clutch

Conveniently awesome.

You are really craving a Dr. Pepper. You go to the fridge, there's one left. So CLUTCH.

by SuperHawk October 20, 2009