撈稻草 (laau4 dou6 cou2): (fig.) to clutch at straws (in desperation) | Cantonese Dictionary | YumCha

laau4 dou6 cou2撈稻草捞稻草

Jyutpinglaau4 dou6 cou2

Yalelàuh douh chóu

Definition

(fig.) to clutch at straws (in desperation)

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