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Close to the wind — Close Close (kl[=o]s), a. [Compar. {Closer} (kl[=o] s[ e]r); superl. {Closest}.] [Of. & F. clos, p. p. of clore. See {Close}, v. t.] 1. Shut fast; closed; tight; as, a close box. [1913 Webster] From a close bower this dainty music flowed. Dryden … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Close to the Edge — may refer to: Close to the Edge (Yes album), the fifth album by the British progressive rock band Yes Close to the Edge (song), a 1972 song from the Yes album of the same name Close to the Edge (Blessid Union of Souls album) Close to the Edge… … Wikipedia
close to the bone — phrasal within a sensitive or personal area < the criticism cut close to the bone > … New Collegiate Dictionary
To close with the land — Close Close, v. i. 1. To come together; to unite or coalesce, as the parts of a wound, or parts separated. [1913 Webster] What deep wounds ever closed without a scar? Byron. [1913 Webster] 2. To end, terminate, or come to a period; as, the debate … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
close to the wind — phrasal as nearly as possible against the main force of the wind … New Collegiate Dictionary
sail close to the wind — {v. phr.} To be on the borderline between legality and illegality. * /The wealthy tycoon sailed close to the wind during Prohibition./ … Dictionary of American idioms
sail close to the wind — {v. phr.} To be on the borderline between legality and illegality. * /The wealthy tycoon sailed close to the wind during Prohibition./ … Dictionary of American idioms
close to the vest — phrasal in a reserved or cautious manner … New Collegiate Dictionary
Close — (kl[=o]s), a. [Compar. {Closer} (kl[=o] s[ e]r); superl. {Closest}.] [Of. & F. clos, p. p. of clore. See {Close}, v. t.] 1. Shut fast; closed; tight; as, a close box. [1913 Webster] From a close bower this dainty music flowed. Dryden. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Close borough — Close Close (kl[=o]s), a. [Compar. {Closer} (kl[=o] s[ e]r); superl. {Closest}.] [Of. & F. clos, p. p. of clore. See {Close}, v. t.] 1. Shut fast; closed; tight; as, a close box. [1913 Webster] From a close bower this dainty music flowed. Dryden … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Close breeding — Close Close (kl[=o]s), a. [Compar. {Closer} (kl[=o] s[ e]r); superl. {Closest}.] [Of. & F. clos, p. p. of clore. See {Close}, v. t.] 1. Shut fast; closed; tight; as, a close box. [1913 Webster] From a close bower this dainty music flowed. Dryden … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
