clutch one's pearls

== English == === Etymology === From the stereotype of a woman who wears pearls and is easily offended. === Verb === clutch one's pearls (third-person singular simple present clutches one's pearls, present participle clutching one's pearls, simple past and past participle clutched one's pearls) To react with consternation to someone or something that violates the usual norms. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ====