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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The first mate told him the crew was scared and wanted to sail into a safe harbor for the night.

From Literature

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

From BBC

And many fine poems have been written about shipwrecks, but only a foolish captain would knowingly set sail into stormy seas.

From Literature

US actress and singer Zegler, 24, who starred in Jamie Lloyd's revival of Evita in the West End this summer, will sail into the results show to perform the play’s famous song.

From BBC

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

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