Acting in desperate hope, clinging to even the slightest chance or last resort when there is nothing else to rely on.
藁にもすがる思いで専門医に相談したが、すぐに治る保証はなかった。
Hoping against hope, I consulted a specialist, but there was no guarantee of a quick cure.
借金が返せず、藁にもすがる思いで家族に助けを求めた。
Unable to repay the debt, I desperately turned to my family for help.
藁にもすがる思いでネットの掲示板に情報を募った。
Desperately hoping for help, I asked for information on an online forum.