to windward of

to windward of (something)

obsolete To or into a more advantageous position in respect of something or some situation. An allusion to sailing (in which it is still used literally), in which it is most advantageous to be on or toward the side from which the wind is blowing. The company's many lawyers have ensured that it remains to windward of the new tax laws.
See also: of, windward
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

to windward of

in an advantageous position in relation to. dated
See also: of, windward
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • to windward
  • to windward of (something)
  • windward
  • to the good
  • place in the sun
  • a place in the sun
  • a/(one's) place in the sun
  • be onto a good thing
  • on to a good thing
  • onto a good thing
References in classic literature
P-, in charge of the deck, hooked on to the windward mizzen rigging in a state of perfect serenity; myself, the third mate, also hooked on somewhere to windward of the slanting poop, in a state of the utmost preparedness to jump at the very first hint of some sort of order, but otherwise in a perfectly acquiescent state of mind.
Mirror of the Sea