the situation is improving
die Situation verbessert sich (die situation verbessert sich)
"After a tough year, things are looking up for our business."
"Nach einem schwierigen Jahr, sehen die Dinge besser aus für unser Geschäft." (nach einem schwierigen jahr, **sehen die dinge besser aus** fuer unser geschaeft.)
to take back what you said
to hear news or rumors indirectly
to be extremely surprised or upset
to try any method to succeed, even if unlikely
dreams or plans that are impossible or unrealistic
to divide something into parts