The answers to the clues below will have something in common.

 

1. Carpe diem

2. Act of desperation

3. Miscellaneous collection

4. Batter who performs under pressure

5. Keep thinking that things will work out

6. You can't shake hands with it, according to Indira Gandhi

7. Keep or recover one's self-control and title of this puzzle.

Answers:

 

1. Seize the day

2. Grasp at straws

3. Grab bag

4. Clutch hitter

5. Cling to hope

6. Clenched fist 

7. Get a grip

Credit:

Ed Voile

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