sail close to the wind
US /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
UK /seɪl kloʊs tu ðə wɪnd/
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铤而走险, 冒险行事, 擦边球
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.
他的商业行为常常铤而走险，但他总能避免麻烦。
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You're sailing too close to the wind with those jokes; someone might get offended.
你这些笑话太冒险了；有人可能会被冒犯。