to try to get something such as information or praise
versuchen, etwas wie Informationen oder Lob zu bekommen (versuchen etwas wie informationen oder lob zu bekommen)
"He keeps fishing for compliments about his report."
"Er versucht ständig, Komplimente über seinen Bericht zu bekommen." (er versucht standig komplimente uber seinen bericht zu bekommen)
Full of famous or talented people.
very close friends who share everything
to persuade someone by discussion
feeling very sure of yourself
by chance; fortunately or unfortunately
Things often seem worst just before they improve.