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Sail close to the wind

Idiom Sea

Meaning

To take risks or act dangerously.

Example Sentences

"He’s sailing close to the wind by lying to his boss."

Related Expressions

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to criticize or treat someone harshly

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the best among a group of people or things

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someone who is unemotional or not friendly

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a sudden moment of insight or creativity in AI innovation

Keep the tradition alive

To continue practicing a custom so that it is not forgotten