grasp at straws
抓住稻草
口語·描述絕望嘗試
英文釋義
to make a desperate attempt at finding a solution or understanding, often when there are no real options or possibilities available
例句
He's grasping at straws to save his failing business.
典故來源
源自溺水者抓稻草的比喻,表示絕望中做無用的嘗試。