tight grip

Examples (10)

• Taking a tight grip on the hook, he began to pull it closer.
• We need to keep a tight grip on costs during this quarter.
• She kept a tight grip on her child's hand while crossing the street.
• The tennis player maintained a tight grip on his racket.
• He loosened his tight grip on the steering wheel and relaxed.
• The dictator held the country in a tight grip for decades.
• Make sure you have a tight grip on the rope before climbing.
• The company has a tight grip on the local market.
• I couldn't open the jar because I couldn't get a tight grip on the lid.
• Anxiety kept a tight grip on his thoughts all night.