catch at straws
Example Sentences
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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
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
Mr. Shepley pretended to think that the picture resembled his wife, and this idea was seized upon as drowning men catch at straws.
From Half a Century by Swisshelm, Jane Grey Cannon
It was a faint hope, but drowning men catch at straws.
From Hot corn: Life Scenes in New York Illustrated by Robinson, Solon
One hope I clung to, as the drowning catch at straws.
From Branded by Lynde, Francis
