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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

fail to deliver

to not meet expectations or complete a task successfully

cross the aisle

to cooperate with members of the opposing political party

honor your commitments

to fulfill promises and obligations

Talk through your hat

To speak nonsense or about something one knows little about.

on air

broadcasting live; being aired on television or radio

mind over matter

the use of willpower to overcome physical problems