catch at straws
Example Sentences
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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
A new character appears, but not a very amiable one; but I attach myself to him, as drowning men catch at straws.
From Japhet, in Search of a Father by Marryat, Frederick
"Or you would have gone on horseback," said his wife, ever ready to catch at straws.
From 'Lena Rivers by Holmes, Mary Jane
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
It is said "the drowning catch at straws."
From Life in the Grey Nunnery at Montreal by Richardson, Sarah J.
