What does “death grips” mean?
death grips
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A "death grip" (usually singular) is when you hold something so tightly, like your hand is squeezing with everything it has. Think of someone terrified on a roller coaster, holding the bar so hard their knuckles go white — that's a death grip.
You'd hear it like: "She had a death grip on her bag in the crowded market" — meaning she was NOT letting go, no matter what. Or "He grabbed my wrist in a death grip and I couldn't pull away."
It can also be used more figuratively — like "The old boss had a death grip on power, he refused to let anyone else make decisions." That means someone is controlling something very tightly and won't release it.
Basically — holding on way too tight, physically or figuratively.
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