sail close to the wind
US /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
UK /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
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berlayar dekat dengan angin, mengambil risiko, mendekati batas
to do something that is risky or close to the limits of what is acceptable or legal
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His business practices often sail close to the wind, but he always manages to stay out of trouble.
Praktik bisnisnya seringkali berlayar dekat dengan angin, tetapi dia selalu berhasil menghindari masalah.
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You're sailing too close to the wind with those jokes; someone might get offended.
Kamu berlayar terlalu dekat dengan angin dengan lelucon-lelucon itu; seseorang mungkin tersinggung.