| Phrase/Idiom | grasp at straws |
|---|---|
| Definition | If you are in a desperate situation and you grasp at straws, you try any method, even if it has little chance of success, in an attempt to find a solution. |
| Example | In her search for a cure, she tried a traditional healer, knowing that she was grasping at straws. |
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