in clutches

in(to) someone's clutches

Fig. in the control of someone who has power or authority over someone else. Snow White fell into the clutches of the evil witch. Once you're in my clutches, I'll ruin you.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Jacques	[ʒa:k]
Basil (1)	BAZ-əl	English
Cronus	KRO-nəs (English)	Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Guadalupe	gwah-dhah-LOO-pe	Spanish
Dionysios	-	Greek, Ancient Greek
Arago	[ə'ra:gɔ]