come through in the clutch

come through in the clutch

To be successful or do what is required during a critical juncture or moment of intense difficulty or pressure. Marta is our most reliable attorney. She always comes through in the clutch. The new waiter really came through in the clutch when we were short-staffed this morning. My sister's a nurse, and she really came through in the clutch when that woman collapsed on the subway.

See also: clutch, come, through

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