Como Pronunciar "clutch at straws"
expression
KLUHCH-at-STRAWZ
kl-UCH-at-stRAWZ
Definição
To try anything possible, even if it is unlikely to succeed, when you are in a desperate situation.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈkɫətʃ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈstɹɔz
Inglês Britânico
klˈʌtʃ/ /ˈæt/ /stɹˈɔːz
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
KLUHCH-at-STRAWZ
UK
kl-UCH-at-stRAWZ
Ouça em Contexto
When he lost his job, he started to clutch at straws to find a new one.
She knew her chances were slim, but she continued to clutch at straws.
They were clutching at straws when the doctors had no answers.
Honestly, you're just clutching at straws if you think that plan will work.