pop the clutch (to) [exp]

Meaning:

• to release the clutch of the vehicle suddenly to make that move with several little jumps. Usually because of driving badly.

Examples:

1. When I wanted to learn how to drive, I popped the clutch because I was an inexperienced driver.
2. As a newly driver she keeps popping the clutch.
3. When his car wouldn’t start, he had to pop the clutch to get it going.