SAIL CLOSE TO THE WIND - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
sail close to the wind (verb phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To do something risky or dangerous, especially to achieve a goal
Ví dụ:
He is always sailing close to the wind with his finances.
sail close to the wind (verb phrase)
Giải nghĩa:
To behave just within the limits of what is legally or ethically acceptable
Ví dụ:
The company sailed close to the wind with their questionable tax avoidance practices.
Cách sử dụng
"Sail close to the wind" is an expression used when someone is doing something that is dangerous or close to breaking rules or laws. It comes from sailing, where if a boat sails too close to the wind, it can capsize. In everyday life, it means someone is doing something risky or daring, but they should be careful not to go too far or they might get into trouble.
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