to accept something calmly without being upset
etwas gelassen hinnehmen, ohne sich aufzuregen (etvas gelassen hinnehmen one zikh aufzuregen)
"She took the criticism in stride."
"Sie nahm die Kritik gelassen hin." (zi nahm di kritik gelassen hin)
to feel like you are about to cry because of strong emotions
to fail completely in an embarrassing way
a situation where time seems to stop or move differently
to misunderstand a situation or statement completely
to organize or resolve a confusing situation
a situation where politics becomes chaotic and theatrical