Succeed In The Clutch Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Succeed In The Clutch Idiom mean?

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Succeed in the clutch What does Succeed in the clutch mean?	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.'
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out of order What does "out of order" mean?	against the rules - used in a meeting when someone does not obey the rules of speaking	The question was out of order at the meeting and the man was not able to ask it.

Foot in mouth What does "Foot in mouth" mean?	This is used to describe someone who has just said something embarrassing, inappropriate, wrong or stupid.
make a living What does "make a living" mean?	to earn enough money to live	The man works hard to make a living and support his family.
fall over oneself to do something What does "fall over oneself to do something" mean?	to be extremely eager to do something or please someone	The couple fell over themselves in their effort to please their host.
Left in the dark What does "Left in the dark" mean?	If you are left in the dark about something, you aren't given the information that you should have.
jazzed What does "jazzed" mean?	excited; in a good frame of mind

a millstone around (someone's) neck What does "a millstone around (someone's) neck" mean?	a burden or handicap for someone	My parents' condominium is a millstone around their neck and they want to sell it.
ill will What does "ill will" mean?	hostile feelings or intentions	There is much ill will between the two departments in our company.
attend to (someone or something) What does "attend to (someone or something)" mean?	to take care or deal with someone or something	The doctor attended to the patient.
over my dead body What does "over my dead body" mean?	not if I can stop you	I told my friend that I would lend him money only over my dead body.
ride What does "ride" mean?	car; vehicle
be all ears What does "be all ears" mean?	to listen eagerly and carefully	The boy was all ears when the teacher began to talk about the circus.

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Succeed In The Clutch Idiom