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To risk being capsized because of a sudden shift in a boat's position with respect to wind. The use implies that one has overspoken, "put his foot in his mouth," risked offense, so that his standing (social, emotional, personal) with regard to the person(s) spoken to could be compromised.

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it's not a Civil War term, it's much older. It's nautical in nature, and I've yet to learn what it means, but I believe the 'lee' is a part of an old sailing ship

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