How to Pronounce "clutch at straws"
expression
KLUHCH-at-STRAWZ
kl-UCH-at-stRAWZ
Definition
To try anything possible, even if it is unlikely to succeed, when you are in a desperate situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫətʃ/ /ˈæt/ /ˈstɹɔz
British English
klˈʌtʃ/ /ˈæt/ /stɹˈɔːz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLUHCH-at-STRAWZ
UK
kl-UCH-at-stRAWZ
Listen in Context
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.