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’
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
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