CATCHES AT STRAWS Meaning and
Definition
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"Catches at straws" is an idiomatic expression used to describe the act of grasping or clinging onto even the flimsiest or most unlikely possibilities or hopes in a desperate or challenging situation. It refers to a person's attempt to find a solution or get out of a predicament by reaching for any available opportunity, regardless of its realistic chances of success.
The phrase originates from the imagery of someone who is drowning and trying to stay afloat by clutching at drifting straws or small objects, despite the fact that these straws would be entirely insufficient to support their weight or save them from imminent danger.
Metaphorically, "catches at straws" signifies a person's last-ditch effort to salvage a dire situation or salvage their ego by making grasping or hopeless attempts to find a way out. It is often used to depict a state of desperation when all other alternatives appear to be exhausted, leaving no apparent or effective solutions.
The expression carries a sense of both desperation and delusion, as it implies that the person is not willing to accept the reality of their predicament or acknowledge the futility of their efforts. Instead, they persistently and stubbornly hold onto hollow or improbable solutions or hopes, revealing their refusal to face the inevitable or seek more realistic possibilities.
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