catch at straws
Example Sentences
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One hope I clung to, as the drowning catch at straws.
From Branded by Lynde, Francis
Drowning men will catch at straws, and Herbert, in his trouble, tried to think this was probably the way it had happened.
From Try and Trust by Alger, Horatio
It is said drowning men catch at straws; the idea immediately came across my mind that, with the support of the stick, I should be enabled to effect my escape.
From The Emigrant's Lost Son or, Life Alone in the Forest by Anonymous
They are only weak individualities who, in the act of drowning, catch at straws.
From The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 30, June 1893 An Illustrated Monthly by Newnes, George
The American Board, I am sorry to feel and think, are good at attempting to catch at straws when important missionary objects have been faithfully placed before them.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry
