To skate close to the edge In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to skate close to the edge", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Lym Nguyen calendar 2020-08-02 08:08

Meaning of To skate close to the edge

To skate close to the edge formal verb

Nearly violate the rules, but not actually break the rules

After working with them, I realize that they are very cunning. They often take advantage of the loopholes of the law to skate close to the edge.

If he is a righteous man, he won't do things that skate close to the edge.

Hey, don't worry. Our action doesn't stake close to the edge.

Show the lack of transparency in ethical behavior.

Don't skate close to the edge in money matters if you don't want your staff to lose their faith in you.

Grammar and Usage of To skate close to the edge

Verb Forms

  • to skate close to the edge
  • skate close to the edge
  • skating close to the edge
  • skated close to the edge

Origin of To skate close to the edge

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