Meaning of 'Clutch at straws'
What does the saying 'Clutch at straws' mean?
Idiom: Clutch at straws
Meaning:
If someone is in serious trouble and tries anything to help them, even though their chances of success are probably nil, they are clutching at straws.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Plants & Flowers |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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