any port in a storm UK /ɛni ˈpɔːt‿ɪn‿ə ˈstɔːm/US /ɛni ˈpɔɹt‿ɪn‿ə ˈstɔɹm/ saying1 •One should accept any passable option when time is of the essence in an adverse situation.[W]hen vveaker vessels beare saile only in a calme, a true vessell of Christ should saile best to his vvished port in a storme. — 1657