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 March 4, 2016

Clutchasaurus Rex

n.

1. Someone or something that performs above all expectations; total achievement in a time of need.

2. A supernatural being that emerges from a clutch performance.

Kevin stopped the hockey puck with his face! What a Clutchasaurus Rex!

by Runestone May 17, 2008

Clutch of the Century

An expression used when something unexpected yet wildly exceptional happens. Used to describe a stunning accomplishment.

Friend: Brooo we both got As on our math test!
You: Clutch of the Century!

by LilReza May 1, 2019

Double clutched

A offensive move in basketball (usually a shot) that is intended to increase the chance the of being successfully defended or to increase the likelihood of being fouled

When Jordan pulled up to shot the ball at half court. He double clutched to draw a foul.

by Breaking dancing on cardboard September 27, 2019

Anti-Clutch

Tony Romo

Pat: Why aren't you stoked? The Cowboys are up 32- nil ...

John: Because- the Anti-Clutch never fails to disappoint

by qualcmaster September 13, 2011

Suicide clutch

Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing as a "suicide shift". Suicide clutch refers to a particular style of motorcycle clutch operated by the rider's left foot, instead of the more common left hand. This prevents the rider from placing both feet on the ground at a stop unless in neutral, thus allowing the motorcycle to fall to the left should the rider become unbalanced. Though gaining popularity in the seventies, the concept began with older-style Harley-Davidson and Indian motorcycle foot-actuated clutches which could be locked in a safe, disengaged position. Simplification of the system to prevent this locking mechanism became part of the motorcycle chopping phenomenon of the late sixties onwards. Gear shifting was accomplished with the left hand via some sort of shifting lever, usually adorned with lavish shift knobs. Sometimes called a jockey, tank or hand shift, depending on where the shift knob is located relative to the rider.

Nothin' fancy, just a suicide clutch and an 8-ball jockey shifter.

by Jimmy T. Kirkbride November 18, 2007

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 10, 2006