Death Grip

B2 16+
Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /dɛθ ɡrɪp/

Definitions of death grip

noun a situation in which someone has complete control or power over something

Example Sentences

A1 She had a death grip on the steering wheel as she drove through the storm.

A2 The child clung to his mother's hand with a death grip, afraid of getting lost in the crowded mall.

B1 The hiker slipped on the rocky trail but managed to hold on with a death grip to prevent falling.

B2 The detective knew he was in trouble when the suspect grabbed his gun with a death grip.

C1 The politician maintained a death grip on power, refusing to step down despite growing opposition.

C2 The dictator ruled with a death grip over the country, suppressing any form of dissent with force.

Examples of death grip in a Sentence

formal The wrestler had a tight death grip on his opponent, making it impossible for him to escape.

informal I had to pry my phone out of my sister's death grip before I could use it.

slang She had a death grip on her purse, not letting anyone near it.

figurative The fear of failure had a death grip on his mind, preventing him from taking any risks.

Grammatical Forms of death grip

plural

death grips

comparative

more deathly grip

superlative

most deathly grip

present tense

death grips

future tense

will have a death grip

perfect tense

has had a death grip

continuous tense

is having a death grip

singular

death grip

positive degree

deadly grip

infinitive

to have a death grip

gerund

having a death grip

participle

having a death grip

Origin and Evolution of death grip

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'death grip' likely originated from the idea of a tight and unyielding hold that is associated with death, symbolizing a strong and unbreakable grip.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to describe a tight or unyielding grip, the term 'death grip' has evolved to also signify a strong or controlling influence that is difficult to escape from.