a secret agreement made by powerful people
un accord secret conclu par des personnes puissantes (un accord secret conclu par des personnes puissantes)
"The media exposed the backroom deal between the two parties."
"Les médias ont exposé l'accord secret entre les deux parties." (Les médias ont exposé l'accord secret entre les deux parties.)
to be someone who keeps their promises
to complete something smoothly and easily
to be ready to take over or step in when needed
to believe or trust in someone or something
to stop dealing with or thinking about something
to do what one has promised