救命稻草

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Chinese

to save a life; to rescue someone; Help! Save me! rice straw
trad. (救命稻草) 救命 稻草
simp. #(救命稻草) 救命 稻草

Pronunciation


Noun

救命稻草

  1. (figurative) life-saving straw; straw to clutch at