顺风转舵
shùn​fēng​zhuǎn​duò

to tack with the wind

shùn​fēng​zhuǎn​duò to tack with the wind
  1. 顺风 順風 shùn​fēng noun
    tailwind
    a wind blowing in the same direction as one's travel; to travel in the direction of the wind
  2. 转 轉 zhuǎn verb
    to change
    To turn; to change direction; to shift or transform; to transfer or transition from one state or place to another
  3. 舵 duò noun
    rudder
    rudder or helm used to control the direction of a ship, boat, or aircraft

shùn​fēng​zhuǎn​duò to trim one's sails
  1. 顺风 順風 shùn​fēng
    to go smoothly
    to have everything go smoothly; to have good fortune; (as an exclamation) to have a pleasant journey or bon voyage
  2. 转 轉 zhuǎn verb
    to change
    To turn; to change direction; to shift or transform; to transfer or transition from one state or place to another
  3. 舵 duò
    direction
    (metaphorical) a guiding principle, compass, or sense of direction in one's life or career