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grab at a straw
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Japanese Meaning
絶望的な状況で、頼りにならない最後の手段にすがる行為 / 状況が悪い中、ほとんど効果のなさそうな方法に頼ること / 望みがないときに、わずかな救いを求める行動
（ present singular third-person ）
（ participle present ）
（ participle past ）
（ past ）
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Alternative form of grasp at straws
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grab at a straw
Desperate after losing his job, he tried to grab at a straw by taking any temporary gig that came his way.
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Desperate after losing his job, he tried to grab at a straw by taking any temporary gig that came his way.
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