grasp at straws

US /ɡræsp æt strɔːz/
UK /ɡræsp æt strɔːz/
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agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo, agarrarse a la última esperanza

to try to find a way to succeed or a reason for hope when there is very little chance of either

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He's just grasping at straws, hoping for a miracle.
Solo está agarrándose a un clavo ardiendo, esperando un milagro.
The company is grasping at straws to avoid bankruptcy.
La empresa está agarrándose a un clavo ardiendo para evitar la bancarrota.