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any port in a storm
Fig. when one is having serious trouble, one must accept any solution, whether one likes the solution or not. I don't want to live with my parents, but it's a case of any port in a storm. I can't find an apartment I can afford. He hates his job, but he can't get another. Any port in a storm, you know.
See also: any, storm

a port of call
a place where you stop for a short time, especially on a journey Our first port of call was the delightful town of Bruges.
See also: call

Any port in a storm.

something that you say which means you must accept any help you are offered when you are in a difficult situation, although you may not want to do this I don't even like him very much, but I had to move out of my flat and he offered me a place to stay. Any port in a storm, as they say.
See also: any, storm


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Gun ports (in all 4 directions) allow for accurate return fire as soldiers have full view of gun sites and surrounding area through the armored windows.
Nasdaq:CDCY) an industry leader in sophisticated security products, integration and technology for the public security markets, today reported that it was awarded over $2 million in contracts for blast and ballistic resistant windows, doors and gun ports for use at nuclear reactor facilities.
 
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