わらにもすがる

Frequency rank: 44,487. – 45,255. (for form 藁にもすがる: 41,056. – 41,671.)
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'ru' ending
  1. to grasp at straws; to resort to desperate measures
Forms
  • わらにもすがるワラにもすがるFrequency rank: 44,487. – 45,255.
  • わらにもすがるワラにもすがるFrequency rank: 41,056. – 41,671.
  • わらにもすがる
  • ワラにもすがる