Succeed in the clutch meaning

What does the saying 'Succeed in the clutch' mean?

Idiom: Succeed in the clutch

Meaning:

If you succeed in the clutch, you  perform at a crucial time; it is particularly used in sports for the decisive moments of the game.  The opposite is 'fail in the clutch.'
Country: International English | Subject Area: Sport | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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