idiom

grasp at straws

grasp at straws

Try anything when desperate

Definition

To try anything when desperate

Examples

  • He's GRASPING AT STRAWS
  • Well, that's GRASP AT STRAWS for you.
  • I suppose that counts as GRASP AT STRAWS.

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