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grasp at straws in Russian

grasp at straws in Russian is хвата́ться за соло́минку.

grasp at straws in Russian

хвата́ться за соло́минку

verb

Pronounced: khvatatsya za solominku

(idiomatic) To guess randomly or pursue any apparent option, due to a lack of clear choices or information.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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"grasp at straws" in Russian is хвата́ться за соло́минку.

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"grasp at straws" in Russian is хвата́ться за соло́минку, pronounced "khvatatsya za solominku".

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