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Sail close to the wind meaning

What does the saying 'Sail close to the wind' mean?

Idiom: Sail close to the wind

Meaning:

If you sail close to the wind, you take risks to do something, going close to the limit of what is allowed or acceptable.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Weather | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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