Desperate choice? Pray not (3,4,2,1,5)
I believe the answer is:
any port in a storm
If this is the answer I cannot explain how the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for any port in a storm that I've seen before include "Beggars (if sailors) can't be choosers!" , "desperate measure?" , "acceptable emergency solution" , "where asylum seekers go to avoid hostile elements" , "place for those in trouble?" .)