Meaning of grasp at straws | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To guess randomly or pursue any apparent option, due to a lack of clear choices or information.
idiomatic
To obtain any form of help, even if it is insignificant.
idiomatic

Deutsch nach jedem Strohhalm greifen

Español agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo

Italiano arrampicarsi sugli specchi

Русский хвата́ться за соло́минку

Svenska gripa efter halmstrån

“I've never met his mother, so I'm grasping at straws for an appropriate gift for her.”

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.