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any port in a storm

idiom

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


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  1. 01

    bug storm

    A large number of insects in the air, especially when passed through by a vehicle.

  2. 02

    calm before the storm

    A period of peace before a disturbance or crisis; an unnatural or false calm before a storm.

  3. 03

    cook up a storm

    To make a big fuss, generate a lot of unnecessary talk or activity; make a scene.

  4. 04

    eye of the storm

    A period of calm in a tumultuous time.

  5. 05

    first port of call

    The first place to go to start a process.

  6. 06

    storm off

    to leave somewhere angrily

  7. 07

    storm out of the blocks

    To begin rapidly.

  8. 08

    take by storm

    To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.

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