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.