The answers to the clues below will have something in common. Can you determine what it is? After solving the puzzle, try to think of a clever title for it, and compare it to the constructor's - which is shown below.

1. Strapless handbag 

2. Invitation to sit down

3. Make a desperate attempt

4. Drive close to a sidewalk or hillside

5. Get a client to sign on the dotted line

6. Slow down - don't get ahead of yourself 

7. Don't give up thinking that there might be a good ending

8. In baseball, a sacrifice bunt to score a runner from third base 

Answers:

 

1. Clutch purse

2. Grab a chair

3. Grasp at straws

4. Hug the curb

5. Clinch the deal

6. Hold your horses

7. Cling to hope

8. Squeeze play

 

Credit:

Gail Grabowski

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