We were sailing on (a/the) port 'tack'. [=with the wind coming from our port/left side]
The company decided to change 'tack'. [=to try using a different method/approach]
The porch looked like it was just 'tacked on/onto' the house.
(..) I mean, kinda. But this-- This is a bridge too far. I'm sorry to say, kid, but you're still gonna be two miracles short of sainthood. Brass tacks, okay? My job is to advise. And my advice is... Come on, already. Mike left one step ahead of the boys in blue, (..)2013 TvShow: Breaking Bad Title: Blood Money Season: 5 Episode 9