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to grasp at
[phrase form: grasp]
01
aggrapparsi a, cercare di afferrare
to make an effort to obtain or achieve something, often with a sense of desperation because of being unhappy with one's current situation
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He grasped at the job offer as he was unhappy with his current employment.
Ha afferrato l'offerta di lavoro perché era insoddisfatto del suo attuale impiego.
02
afferrarsi a, tentare di afferrare
to make a sudden and often desperate attempt to catch or hold onto something
Esempi
During the chaos, people grasped at any available lifebuoy to stay afloat.
Durante il caos, le persone si aggrapparono a qualsiasi salvagente disponibile per rimanere a galla.
