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a drowning man will clutch at a straw
Proverb
Japanese Meaning
絶望的な状況にあると、わずかな希望や救いであってもしがみつこうとする / 切羽詰まった状態では、些細な助けにも頼ったり、執着したりする / 重大な困難に直面している人は、僅かでも有りかと思われる救いにすがろうとする
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A person in desperate need of help will grab hold of some help, even if it is insignificant.
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a drowning man will clutch at a straw
When negotiating for support, remember that a drowning man will clutch at a straw, so even a small concession might win their trust.
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When negotiating for support, remember that a drowning man will clutch at a straw, so even a small concession might win their trust.
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