Trim (one's) sails In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "trim (one's) sails", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-12-07 03:12

Meaning of Trim (one's) sails

Synonyms:

tighten one's belt, to

Trim (one's) sails phrase

 Trimming a boat’s sails means simply to adjust them so as to take advantage of current wind conditions. 

To get accustomed to a new situation by changing the way you behave and think.

 

It's amazing how soon you trim your sails.

Despite just starting working here yesterday, he has quickly trimmed his sails and felt comfortable working in this environment.

To reduce, restrict, or limit one's spending.
 

Tôi khá chắc chắn rằng con trai tôi sẽ giảm bớt chi tiêu trong học kỳ này vì chúng tôi quyết định cho nó một khoản phụ cấp nhỏ hơn.

Chúng tôi phải cắt giảm chi tiêu, khi bố tôi, trụ cột của gia đình, mất việc.

Other phrases about:

stretch (one's) legs according to the coverlet

To not spend over one's butget

redress the balance

To make a situation become equal

familiarize (someone or oneself) with (something)

Used to describe starting to understand or learn about something.

 

freedom of/room for manoeuvre
The ability or chance to change something
get in(to) the swing of it/things

Used to say that one starts to understand, enjoy, and get involved in an activity

Grammar and Usage of Trim (one's) sails

Verb Forms

  • trimmed (one's) sails
  • trimming (one's) sails

The verb "trim" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Trim (one's) sails

This phrase originally alludes to adjusting a ship's sails, but it was transferred to human affairs by 1800 or so.  However, it may be obsolescent today.

The Origin Cited: The free dictionary .
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