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The idiom refers to a person in a desperate situation trying anything, no matter how unlikely it is to help, out of a lack of better options.

It comes from the saying "a drowning man will clutch at a straw," meaning even a weak or useless thing might be grabbed in a moment of desperation.

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“Curry favour” means trying to gain someone’s approval through flattery or pleasing actions.

It often implies insincere attempts to win favor or advantage.

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The idiom "bounce back" means to recover quickly. 

It describes the ability to return to a normal or healthy condition quickly after a difficulty, illness, or setback. 

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 idiom wear down mean to make someone feel tired and less able to deal successfully with a situation

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