sail close to the wind
US /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
UK /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
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berlayar hampir dengan angin, mengambil risiko, mendekati had
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.
Amalan perniagaannya sering berlayar hampir dengan angin, tetapi dia sentiasa berjaya mengelakkan masalah.
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You're sailing too close to the wind with those jokes; someone might get offended.
Awak berlayar terlalu hampir dengan angin dengan jenaka itu; seseorang mungkin tersinggung.