Meaning of the word "any port in a storm" in English

What does "any port in a storm" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

any port in a storm

US /ˈɛni pɔːrt ɪn ə stɔːrm/

UK /ˈɛni pɔːt ɪn ə stɔːm/

in a difficult or dangerous situation, one must accept any help or solution that is available, even if it is not ideal

Example:

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The hotel was overpriced and dirty, but it was raining hard and we were exhausted—any port in a storm.

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I don't really like this job, but I need the money to pay my rent; any port in a storm.