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clutch/grasp at straws 1. to try any method, even those that are not likely to succeed, because you are in such a bad situation. He's hoping that this new treatment will help him but I think he's clutching at straws. (usually in continuous tenses) 2. to try to find reasons to feel hopeful about a situation when there is no real cause for hope. She thinks he might still be interested because he calls her now and then but I think she's clutching at straws. (usually in continuous tenses) grasp the nettle (British & Australian) to take action immediately in order to deal with an unpleasant situation. I've been putting off tackling the problem for too long and I think it's time to grasp the nettle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Never has outdoor furniture been so washable, stable, graspable, and easy to exit. Here's an issue that the green community can rally around, and put its best minds to work translating what can be impenetrable scientific jargon into real, graspable issues. His historical study is well researched and highly detailed, but not easily graspable at the first reading since so much data is generalized as ritual. |
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