close to the wind

adv

He sailed close to the wind.

意味（1）

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see close to, the, wind.

意味（2）

(nautical) In a direction almost opposite to that from which the wind is blowing

意味（3）

Near a limit of feasibility or compliance with law or morality.

Time you want a real good friend is when you're gone just a bit close to the wind, and want to be set right again.