Indicates extreme desperation when options are running out or ineffective.

Desperation Sign

Usually implies effort is unlikely to succeed or is irrational.

Negative Connotation

No literal grasping; it's about desperately seeking solutions.

Used when efforts seem hopeless or too little to make a difference.

Can evoke feelings of pity for the person in a difficult situation.

Sometimes used to describe a weak or unconvincing argument in debate.