捞稻草
lāo​dào​cǎo

clutch at straws

  • created sense approved 捞稻草/撈稻草 · lāo​dào​cǎo · clutch at straws

    捞稻草 / 撈稻草

    lāo​dào​cǎo

    clutch at straws

    to make a desperate attempt to save oneself in a hopeless situation

    他在绝望中四处求人，就像是落水者在捞稻草。

    created sense

  • created sense approved 捞稻草/撈稻草 · lāo​dào​cǎo · exploit situation

    捞稻草 / 撈稻草

    lāo​dào​cǎo

    exploit situation

    to unscrupulously take advantage of a situation for personal gain

    他这种行为纯粹是想在混乱中捞稻草，捞点好处。

    created sense