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saddled with
Burdened with; handicapped.
The business was so saddled with debt that the new owner had a hard time making a go of it for a couple of years.
safe and sound
Not harmed; not hurt; safe and not damaged.
The children returned from their trip safe and sound.
The package arrived safe and sound.
safety blitz
A defensive play in football in which the defensive safety man makes a quick run to tackle the offensive quarterback.
Bob's safety blitz kept Tom from making a touchdown.
safety glass
Two panes of glass with a sheet of plastic between them so that the glass will not break into pieces.
Safety glass is used in cars because it does not break into pieces.
safety in numbers
Protection against trouble by being in a group.
Peter said, "Stay in a group; there is safety in numbers."
safety island
safety zone
A raised area in a highway or road to be used only by people walking.
John was half-way across the street when the light changed. He stayed on the safety island until it changed again.
sail close to the wind
To be on the borderline between legality and illegality.
Быть на грани законного и не законного; рисковать.
He seems to invest his money well although he often sails close to the wind.
Кажется, он надежно вложил деньги, хотя он всегда рискует.
The wealthy tycoon sailed close to the wind during Prohibition.
sail into
To attack with great strength; begin hitting hard.
George grabbed a stick and sailed into the dog.
To scold or criticize very hard.
The coach really sailed into Bob for dropping the pass.