bernsteining the clutch

Synonym for double-clutching.

Named after the famous American composer Leonard Bernstein because of his affinity for manual Italian sports convertibles which needed to be double clutched.

Named by Click and Clack from Car Talk on NPR.

Dude, why are you pushing the clutch in twice?
Haven't you heard? I'm bernsteining the clutch just like Leonard Bernsetin!

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