Grasp at straws

Verb

Definiciones

1.VerbTo guess randomly or pursue any apparent option, due to a lack of clear choices or information.

"I've never met his mother, so I'm grasping at straws for an appropriate gift for her."

2.VerbTo obtain any form of help, even if it is insignificant.

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