Meaning of the word "sail close to the wind" in English
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sail close to the wind
US /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
UK /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
Idiom
1.
to do something that is risky or close to the limits of what is acceptable or legal
Example:
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His business practices often sail close to the wind, but he always manages to stay out of trouble.
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You're sailing too close to the wind with those jokes; someone might get offended.
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