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clutching at straws

Out of desparation, the act of reaching or stretching for a solution, no matter how irrational or inconsequential. Literally - a drowning person who, unable to find any substantial floatation immediately at had, attempts to save himself from certain death by grabbing hold of a few stray pieces of straw floating on the water within arm's length.
The Senator from Florida, caught red-handed sending lewd and lascivious text messages to underage male pages, was clutching at straws for an alibi and escape. Alcoholism? Resignation?
clutching at straws by Mark Caruso October 17, 2006

clutching your brownies 

"Clutching your brownies"
When two people want to be together but both are afraid to initiate it
Hey quit clutching your brownies and ask her out

clutchin nutz 

When a woman controls her man in a dramatically & horrific manner.
Stu couldn't get out the house today, because his wife said he had to paint her toe nails.

damn... She's clutchin major nutz

I hope i never get my nutz clutched.....

Yah, with that shit, clutchin nutz bitches need to stop it.
clutchin nutz by TheLazyGenius December 18, 2009

Clutchin' glizzys with the fellas 

what happens when drake changes you (21)
Clutchin' glizzys with the fellas (Yeah)

Clutching My Pearls 

a moment in time that forces one to clasp their hand to their chest, out of fear or shock, as if trying to protect an imaginary pearl necklace. A new phrase among the gay Maryland circle
When I saw Taylor at the park with Noah, I was totally clutching pearls!

Man, when I heard that John was in that car accident I was totally Clutching My Pearls

Girl, when that truck full of skinheads pulled up next to the car I had to clutch my pearls!

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!