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    Question

    Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in bold. The options need not necessarily be grammatically correct.

    She’s been late for work three times this week, which is sailing close to the wind, I think.

    A doing something dangerous Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B having personal problems Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C being careless Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D having confidence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The expression ‘sail close to the winds’ means ‘to do something that is dangerous or only just legal or acceptable’.

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