a tie 'clip' [=a piece of metal that holds together the ends of a necktie]
The market is growing at a 'clip' [='rate'] of five percent a year.
They 'clipped' his 'wings' by withholding funding for his projects.
(..) Lana and the Lanettes! MARK AND BRlAN/ Lana, Anna, and Fontana! Stupid cupid, you're a real mean guy l'd like to clip your wings so you can't fly l'm in love and it's a crying shame And l know that you're the one to blame (..)2001 The Princess Diaries