死し中ちゅうに活かつを求もとめる

expression, ichidan verb

find a way out of a desperate situation; snatch life from the jaws of death

A set phrase used when someone seeks survival or a breakthrough in a seemingly hopeless, life-threatening, or extremely difficult situation. Often implies a bold or resourceful attempt.

• 彼かれは絶ぜっ体たい絶ぜつ命めいのピンチで死し中ちゅうに活かつを求もとめた。

  He sought a way out of a desperate situation when he was in a hopeless pinch.

• 死し中ちゅうに