noun
a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
verb
a word that expresses an action or a state of being
preposition
a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence
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It is not advisable to sail close to the wind when making important decisions in business.
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I wouldn't sail close to the wind by waiting until the last minute to finish your assignment.
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Don't sail too close to the wind or you might get in trouble.
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He tends to sail close to the wind in his relationships, always pushing boundaries.