grasp at straws

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)Toguessrandomlyor pursue any apparentoption, due to a lack of clear choices orinformation.I've never met his mother, so I'mgrasping at strawsfor an appropriate gift for her.; (idiomatic)To get hold of any help, even if it is insignificant.

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