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Definition & Meaning of "[grasp|clutch] at straws"

to grasp at straws
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to be willing to do whatever necessary to improve one's current situation, regardless of one's chance of success

to [grasp|clutch] at straws definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "grasp at straws" and when to use it?

The idiom "grasp at straws" originates from the practice of a drowning person desperately trying to save themselves by reaching for any floating straws or objects within their reach. Figuratively, it is now used to describe a situation where someone is in a state of extreme desperation, willing to consider even the most unlikely or feeble solutions to their problems.

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