Reach for the Straws

A fallacy in which an individual in an argument makes a wild accusation based on little, often irrelevant evidence in a moment of panic.

Derived from the term ‘Reach’ and phrase ‘Grasping At Straws’, as well as being a play on the phrase ‘Reach for the Stars’

“After her position was proved untenable, Olive began to reach for the straws in order to discredit her opponent.”

by loverama99 January 30, 2024

what you once thought was out of your reach could fall into your lap because the frequency auditor.

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what you once thought was out of your reach could fall into your lap because the frequency auditor.

by AddictedToAnAuditoru March 7, 2025

Reach across the aisle

Having sex

I was laying there in bed and shockingly my wife decided to reach across the aisle

by Mr413 July 4, 2021

Reached

The wind should be blowing from the ship's side or just behind it as you sail.

"Brighteyes" was followed around the Goldstone by "Patriot," and "Patriot" white-sailed reached

by Arminkshipper June 27, 2024

reaching the ozone

climaxing; about to have an orgasm.

I couldn't be sure, but from what I heard coming from Dana's room, she sounded like she was reaching the ozone.

by Stupidly Sophisticated July 25, 2021

Norwegian Reach Around

A Norwegian Reach Around, is when your Crab Fishing and your Buddy Bangin and Reach Around with your Crab Glove and Proceed to Jack Them Off....

Hey, Did you give them a Norwegian Reach Around ?

by KeWL6iX October 3, 2021

cambodian reach around

The act of giving a man a reach around while princess trunks Jerks off in the corner while crying.

As Andrew gave Nolan a cambodian reach around, princess trunks let his hand fly freely under his silky under garments.

by Johnstarhandle March 6, 2017