How to Pronounce "in your clutches"
expression
IN yor KLUTCH-iz
IN yaw KLUTCH-iz
Definition
If something or someone is in your clutches, they are under your control or power, often unwillingly. The phrase usually suggests a situation that is difficult or dangerous to escape from.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈkɫətʃəz/, /ˈkɫətʃɪz
British English
ˈɪn/ /jˈɔː/ /klˈʌtʃɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
IN yor KLUTCH-iz
UK
IN yaw KLUTCH-iz
Listen in Context
The bird escaped from the cat's clutches.
The treasure was finally free from the pirates' clutches.
She didn't want to be in his clutches any longer.
Once he's got you in his clutches, it's hard to get away.