to try to get something such as information or praise
essayer d’obtenir quelque chose comme des informations ou des compliments (essayer dobtenir quelque chose comme des informations ou des compliments)
"He keeps fishing for compliments about his report."
"Il cherche sans cesse des compliments sur son rapport." (il cherche sans cesse des compliments sur son rapport)
no longer involved or relevant
being patient is a good quality
to focus on the important part of a conversation or issue
to look very happy and cheerful
trying to avoid being caught by the police
To be willing to consider new ideas or opinions.