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sail into

Idioms

Attack or criticize vigorously, as in It was part of his technique to sail into the sales force at the start of their end-of-the-year meeting. This term derives from sail in the sense of “move vigorously.” [Mid-1800s]

Example Sentences

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Now, with tourism as this Indian Ocean country’s largest commodity, resort guests are setting sail into the turquoise waters with fishing rods in hand.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

It is why Barton always expected Batty to "sail into the sunset" in retirement.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

His two compatriots on the dive team, whose job was to attach the explosives to the Warrior’s hull, were due to arrive on July 7, the same day the Rainbow Warrior would sail into port.

From Slate • Jul. 22, 2025

Congratulations coach, thank you and all the best from your @FOXSports and @NFLonFOX family as you set sail into retirement.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2025

Mary Alice was about to sail into eighth grade, which put her in shooting distance of high school.

From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck

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