grasp at straws (grasp at strôz)

Idiom Problem Solving

Signification

to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely

essayer n’importe quelle méthode pour réussir, même si c’est peu probable (essayer nimporte quelle methode pour reussir meme si cest peu probable)

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

"Il s’accrochait à une illusion quand il a suggéré cette idée." (il saccrochait a une illusion quand il a suggere cette idee)

to do something very important that will be remembered

to be experiencing a period of bad luck

to be able to say something during a conversation dominated...

to have and use power or influence effectively

in a state of great happiness

to act according to the advice you give to others