Sail close to the wind meaning
What does the saying 'Sail close to the wind' mean?
Idiom: Sail close to the wind
Meaning:
If you sail close to the wind, you take risks to do something, going close to the limit of what is allowed or acceptable.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Weather |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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