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Traditional English :: sailer
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sailer.html - n.
a ship of specified sailing-power (a good sailer). |
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Traditional English :: sailer
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sailer.html - n.
a ship of specified sailing-power (a good sailer). |
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English Idioms :: sail
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sailer.html - See: SET SAIL, RAKE THE WIND OUT OF ONE'S SAILS. |
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English Idioms :: sail (right) through
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sailer.html - {v. phr.} To conclude easily and rapidly; finish something. * /The bright young man sailed through the bar exam in record time./ |
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English Idioms :: sail close to the wind
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sailer.html - {v. phr.} To be on the borderline between legality and illegality. * /The wealthy tycoon sailed close to the wind during Prohibition./ |
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English Idioms :: sail into
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sailer.html - {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack with great strength; begin hitting hard. * /George grabbed a stick and sailed into the dog./ Compare: LAY INTO, PITCH INTO. 2. To scold or criticize very hard. * /The coach really sailed into Bob for dropping the pass./ Syn.: BAWL OUT, LAY INTO. |
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