sail close to the wind
US /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
UK /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
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navegar perto do limite, arriscar, andar na corda bamba
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.
As suas práticas comerciais muitas vezes navegam perto do limite, mas ele sempre consegue evitar problemas.
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You're sailing too close to the wind with those jokes; someone might get offended.
Você está navegando muito perto do limite com essas piadas; alguém pode se ofender.