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(idiomatic) To guess randomly or pursue any apparent option, due to a lack of clear choices or information. / (idiomatic) To get hold of any help, even if it is insignificant.

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grasp at straws

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Source Word

grasp at straws

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To guess randomly or pursue any apparent option, due to a lack of clear choices or information. / (idiomatic) To get hold of any help, even if it is insignificant.

Japanese Meaning

（明確な選択肢や情報がない状況で）頼りになりそうな、または有効かもしれないどんな手段にもしがみつこうとすること / 効果が薄い、些細な助けなど、あり合わせの救済策に頼ろうとする行動