Close to the wind

(of a sailing vessel) pointed as near as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing while still making headway.

The experienced sailor expertly maneuvered the sailboat, sailing close to the wind to maximize speed and efficiency.

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024

Sail close to the wind

verge on indecency, dishonesty, or disaster

Here's a sentence using "sail close to the wind":

The politician's campaign ads sailed close to the wind with their negative attacks on the opponent.

by Arminkshipper July 25, 2024

like the wind

you came here running

Like the wind, you came here running
Take the consequence of living
There's no space, there's no tomorrow
There's no sense, communication

by RandomGuyOnDictionary December 14, 2023

Old Kentucky Windage

Either any Kentucky bourbon or whiskey.

Also a mixed drink containing Kentucky bourbon whiskey and blackberry brandy.

I got fucked up on the old Kentucky Windage last night.

by New Bedford Redneck December 26, 2023

Speak that to the wind

To reject, or ignore, what someone is saying.

She stated that she has a new deal, to offer, but she can speak that to the wind!

by Anewday April 26, 2024

wanking in windale

when atlas is driving through windale, wanking with cops watching other he has left his fathers house.

atlas was wanking in windale the other day again

by gem gem December 7, 2024

Bee in the wind

Having a hard time with the current conditions, much like bees have a hard time flying when the winds are too harsh.

Works been so hectic today, I feel like a bee in the wind.

by anonymous January 21, 2026