*The Grammar Zone* Idiom- *Grasp at straws* ✨Meaning: "Grasp at straws" means to make a desperate attempt to find a solution, even if it is unlikely to succeed. It refers to someone in a difficult situation trying anything, no matter how hopeless. ✨Usage in a Sentence: 1.After failing multiple job interviews, John was grasping at straws by applying for positions he was not qualified for. 2.With no solid evidence, the lawyer was merely grasping at straws to defend his client.