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
First battle of panipat laid the foundation of Mughal rule in India.
Lee and robby :)
General Grant's army defeated General Lee's army and Grant accepted Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse. Grant's treatment of Lee was characterized by such respect and generosity that Lee would not permit a bad word to be spoken about the man who had beaten him.
well if it's on the basis of his surname being "Lee" it is possible; although Lee is also a popular southern surname like Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
Charles Carter Lee was Robert E. Lee's older brother. He had children and still has many living descendants.