English / proverb
A Drowning Man Will Grab at a Straw
MEANING IN ENGLISH
When pushed into extreme jeopardy, someone will desperately grasp for any tiny hope or ineffective remedy
In context
01
When his venture faced bankruptcy, his willingness to consult questionable lenders showed that a drowning man will grab at a straw.
02
Humility prevents desperation, ensuring you plan wisely rather than becoming a drowning man who will grab at a straw.
Synonyms
clutch at straws,reaching in panic,grasping thin air
Antonyms
sound judgment,poised resolve,clearheadedness
Collocations
just as a drowning man,seeing a drowning man grab,know a drowning man will grab