To grasp at straws means to make a desperate attempt to salvage a bad situation, but the context describes not doing anything to change the situation
Context: Lady Southridge was wringing her hands, doing absolutely nothing to overturn the bleak and miserable situation so that it somehow looks positive.
Hypothesis: Lady southridge was wringing her hands, trying to grasp at straws.

Given this context, determine if the hypothesis is true (Yes, no, or unknown)?