to avoid taking risks
Risiken vermeiden (Risiken vermeiden)
"He always plays it safe and never tries new things."
"Er spielt immer auf Nummer sicher und probiert nie neue Dinge aus." (Er spielt immer auf Nummer sicher und probiert nie neue Dinge aus.)
to absorb or understand information quickly
to decide to do something without being asked or required
peace follows a period of trouble
to expand into new activities or areas
to become familiar or friendly with someone
Emotional pain will lessen with time.