Crossword clues for grasp at straws
grasp at straws
Wiktionary
grasp at straws
vb. (context idiomatic English) To guess randomly at or pursue any apparent option, as due to lack of options or information.
Usage examples of "grasp at straws".
Bond could imagine the reaction in Whitehall where the Thunderball war room would be ready, anxious to grasp at straws.
It had been a long shot, but at this point she was desperate enough to grasp at straws.
But when you're in that position, you have to grasp at straws, don't you?
Theyll grasp at straws, because its a tubful of very bloody water for them if they lose.