Feb 5, 2007 18:55
17 yrs ago
English term
the set of your sail
English
Social Sciences
Human Resources
self-direction
You have to ask yourself often, AM I? Am I doing the disciplines that are taking me in the direction I want to go? Don't neglect to ask these important questions, questions that help determine your direction, ***the set of your sail***, your destination.
Does it metaphorically mean "the speed"? If not, what does it mean?
Thanks in advance
Does it metaphorically mean "the speed"? If not, what does it mean?
Thanks in advance
Responses
+5
6 mins
Dave Calderhead
Netherlands
Netherlands
Native in English
&
English
Netherlands
Reliable translations, reasonable rates
Native in: English
Works in: Dutch to English, English
Related KudoZ points
:
12
Selected
the way you set your sail
or your approach to going in the direction you want IMHO
Peer comment(s):
| agree |
Ioanna Karamanou
7 mins
|
|
Thanks, Ioanna (:-{)>
|
|
| agree |
Tony M
: Yes, the way you actually set about achieving your goals
16 mins
|
|
Thanks, Tony (:-{)>
|
|
| agree |
kmtext
: It refers to tacking - sailing against the wind. Basically it means how you go about reaching your destination and overcoming obstacles or setbacks along the way.
17 mins
|
|
Thanks, K. (:-{)>
|
|
| agree |
Paula Vaz-Carreiro
: //PS: I really like your emoticon Dave ;-)
38 mins
|
|
Thanks, Paula (:-{)>// and thanks for your PS - I also have a cheekier version (;-{)>
|
|
| agree |
Alfa Trans (X)
1 day 23 hrs
|
|
Thanks, Marju (:-{)>
|
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks Dave and thanks to all :-)"
9 mins
Clauwolf
Specializes in field
how determined you are
:)
+1
13 mins
Ioanna Karamanou
United States
United States
Native in English
&
English
Works in field
United States
Native in: English 
, Greek
Works in: Greek to English, English to Greek, English, and 5 more.
your preparedness and plan
You set your sail according to the wind, so imho it is referring to your plan and how ready you are to take action, to take advantage of opportunity, and the work you will have to do to reach your destination.
37 mins
Jonathan MacKerron
Native in English
&
English
Retired as of Jan 2019!
Native in: English
Works in: German to English, French to English
Related KudoZ points
:
8
your strategy for success
is how I see it
Discussion