Pronunciation: /seɪl kloʊs tuː ðə wɪnd/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 I don't want to sail close to the wind and risk getting in trouble.
A2 The company's financial decisions were sailing close to the wind.
B1 The politician's controversial statements were seen as sailing close to the wind.
B2 The athlete's risky strategy was sailing close to the wind but paid off in the end.
C1 The company's unethical practices were sailing close to the wind and eventually led to their downfall.
C2 The journalist's investigation into the corruption scandal was sailing close to the wind, but they were determined to uncover the truth.
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being
A1 She sails close to the wind when it comes to following rules.
A2 The company is sailing close to the wind with their financial practices.
B1 He often sails close to the wind in his personal relationships.
B2 The politician was accused of sailing close to the wind with his controversial statements.
C1 The CEO was known for sailing close to the wind in order to achieve success for the company.
C2 The journalist sailed close to the wind with their investigative reporting, risking their safety for the truth.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
A1 I prefer to play it safe rather than sail close to the wind.
A2 She always sails close to the wind when it comes to meeting deadlines.
B1 The company decided to sail close to the wind by taking risks in order to achieve success.
B2 As a professional athlete, he knows how to sail close to the wind without crossing the line.
C1 In negotiations, it's important to know when to sail close to the wind without jeopardizing the deal.
C2 The politician was known for his ability to sail close to the wind in controversial situations.
formal It is not advisable to sail close to the wind when making important decisions in business.
informal I wouldn't sail close to the wind by waiting until the last minute to finish your assignment.
slang Don't sail too close to the wind or you might get in trouble.
figurative He tends to sail close to the wind in his relationships, always pushing boundaries.
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