embreagem (noun - automotive); agarrar/apertar (verb)
1. A device in a vehicle that engages and disengages the engine from the transmission
I pressed the clutch pedal to change gears.
Pressionar o pedal da embreagem para trocar de marcha.
2. To grasp or hold firmly and tightly
She clutched her purse nervously.
Ela agarrou sua bolsa nervosamente.
3. A critical or important moment; a situation requiring a decisive action
He scored in the clutch to win the game.
Ele marcou no momento decisivo para ganhar o jogo.
4. A small handbag or pouch
She carried a black clutch to the party.
Ela levou uma bolsa pequena preta à festa.
NYC Slang
in the clutch - performing well under pressure
Related Idioms & Phrases
in the clutch - at a critical moment
clutch player - someone who performs well under pressure
clutch performance - an excellent performance in a crucial situation
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