grasp at straws (grasp at strós)

Idiom Problem Solving

Meaning

to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely

intentar cualquier método para tener éxito, incluso si es poco probable (intentar kualkier metodo para tener exito incluso si es poko probable)

"He was grasping at straws when he suggested that idea."

"Estaba aferrándose a un clavo ardiendo cuando sugirió esa idea." (estaba aferrandose a un clavo ardiendo cuando sugirio esa idea)

to be extremely surprised or upset

to not judge someone as severely as you usually would becaus...

a place where authority or control is exercised

to choose to participate

to do or say something perfectly suitable

someone who posts aggressive or angry comments online