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lay an anchor to the windward

idiom
Meaning

To adopt precautionary or anticipatory measures for potential future success or security.


Examples
SIMPLE

I saved extra money to lay an anchor to the windward.

CONTEXTUAL

She accepted the secondary job offer to lay an anchor to the windward in case her main project failed.

COMPLEX

By diversifying his investments during the period of economic stability, he effectively laid an anchor to the windward against the possibility of a future market downturn.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bring one's arse to an anchor

    To sit down.

  2. 02

    lay a finger on

    To merely touch.

  3. 03

    lay an egg

    To produce a failure or flop; to do something which is unsuccessful.

  4. 04

    lay at someone's door

    To blame (a problem) on someone; to hold someone responsible for (something).

  5. 05

    lay by the heels

    To fetter, to shackle; to imprison.

  6. 06

    lay down the law

    To authoritatively or dogmatically assert what is permitted or not permitted.

  7. 07

    lay down the marker

    To set the standard.

  8. 08

    lay eggs

    To produce a string of failures or flops.

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