Meaning of ride the clutch | Babel Free

Definitions

To slip the clutch (of a manual transmission) excessively, such that its working life will be shortened; especially, to keep one's foot or hand on the clutch pedal or lever even when no slipping of the clutch is needed.

Examples

“In Sydney you'd better be riding the clutch and completely in sync with the traffic lights so that your car is already moving as they turn green.”

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