to talk directly about the main topic
parler directement du sujet principal (parler directement du sujet principal)
"Let's get straight to the point and discuss the issue."
"Allons droit au but et discutons du problème." (Allons droit au but et discutons du problème.)
To hear gossip or unofficial news.
people with power or influence who can help you
having naive or unrealistic dreams or hopes
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to be independent and self-supporting
An issue or point used to negotiate or exchange in politics.