English Explanatory Dictionary

any port in a storm

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.

Pronunciation

/ɛni ˈpɔːt‿ɪn‿ə ˈstɔːm/ /ɛni ˈpɔɹt‿ɪn‿ə ˈstɔɹm/ En-au-any port in a storm.ogg

Word forms

any port in a storm

Etymology

Probably from the earlier figurative use of port in a (or the) storm to mean a comfort or refuge in difficult circumstances: see the 1657 quotation.

Synonyms

beggars can't be choosers

Related words

all's fair in love and war any hole's a goal beggars can't be choosers desperate times call for desperate measures necessity knows no law needs must when the devil drives
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