On clamps 

when you lock down another athlete in a particular sport.

Man, that receiver thought he was nice but I put him on clamps. he didn't catch anything..

On clamps by pastaknottyz March 10, 2020

Put on Clams 

The 2016 equivalent of the mid-late 2000s phrase "you got served". For one to be put on clams, they must be showed up by somebody who is considered of lesser ability (i.e. an underdog).

The phrase's origin is unclear but it did originate from the suburban town of Montville, NJ. The thought process behind the phrase seems to tie into the nature of clams to be served as an appetizer (i.e. clams casino) on a platter for group consumption. In this example, it points to somebody being put out in the open to be picked on by a multitude of bystanders.

Mark, the tiniest kid in the school, just stuffed Rob's (the varsity basketball captain) shot in gym class. ROB JUST GOT PUT ON CLAMS

Put on Clams by Jgo55 November 17, 2016

metroid-clamped-on-your-balls 

the feeling an metroid newbie is supposed to get when playing metroid prime 2.

" (the game is pretty difficult). in fact, its just a smidge away from being too hard--newbies can expect a full-on, metroid-clamped-on-your-balls evisceration--but vets will undoubtedly enjoy the rich, meaty challenge."

metroid-clamped-on-your-balls by alex r November 16, 2004

clamping on the beads 

A phrase to describe just getting by, similar to "making it out by the skin of your teeth"

"How are you today?" "Aah I'm alright, just clamping on the beads, y'know?"

clamping on the beads by litcrazymovie December 7, 2024