clench tight

Frequency: 6.80.6 per million words

to close or hold something very tightly; 'tight' is used as a flat adverb here

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Examples (10)

  • His jaw clenched tight as he struggled to control his anger.
  • She clenched her fists tight, nails digging into her palms.
  • To stop himself from crying out, he clenched his teeth tight.
  • My stomach clenched tight with anxiety before the big presentation.
  • The toddler clenched his hand tight around his mother's finger.
  • Whenever he concentrates, his hands automatically clench tight.
  • I saw his muscles clenching tight as he prepared to lift the heavy box.
  • The driver clenched the steering wheel tight during the sudden storm.
  • His whole body clenched tight in anticipation of the impact.
  • The doctor told him to clench his jaw tight for the X-ray.