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CLOSE TO THE WIND

(adverb)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Close To The Wind.

Close To The Wind - as an adverb

Nearly opposite to the direction from which wind is coming

Example: "Sailing close to the wind"

Example Sentences

"Sailing close to the wind is a risky maneuver."
"He always pushes the boundaries and lives close to the wind."
"The company's financial decisions were often close to the wind."
"She operates her business very close to the wind."
"You need to be careful not to sail too close to the wind."
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