捞稻草

Traditional: 撈稻草
lāo dào cǎo
Dictionary entry
(fig.) to clutch at straws (in desperation)

What does 捞稻草 mean?

捞稻草 (lāo dào cǎo) has the following dictionary meaning.

1(fig.) to clutch at straws (in desperation)
2to take advantage of the situation (unscrupulously)

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How to pronounce 捞稻草

捞稻草
lāo dào cǎo
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