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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

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