agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo

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Etymology edit

Literally, grab oneself to a burning nail.

Verb edit

agarrarse a un clavo ardiendo (first-person singular present me agarro a un clavo ardiendo, first-person singular preterite me agarré a un clavo ardiendo, past participle agarrado a un clavo ardiendo)

  1. (idiomatic) to clutch at straws
  2. (idiomatic) any port in a storm

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