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)
a strong and determined person
to go out and enjoy with friends
to accept praise for something one did
too surprising or shocking to believe
A sign of hope after a long period of difficulty.
very tough and determined