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to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
aferrarse a, intentar agarrar
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
Ejemplos
He began to grasp at any opportunity to save his failing business.
Comenzó a agarrarse a cualquier oportunidad para salvar su negocio en quiebra.
She would grasp at any chance to mend their broken relationship.
Ella agarraría cualquier oportunidad para reparar su relación rota.
02
agarrarse a, intentar agarrar
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
Ejemplos
She grasped at the falling book before it hit the ground.
Ella intentó agarrar el libro que caía antes de que tocara el suelo.
The child grasped at the balloons that were floating away.
El niño intentó agarrar los globos que se alejaban flotando.
