old friends are precious and valuable
les vieux amis sont précieux et précieux (les vieux amis sont précieux et précieux)
"I always say, old friends are gold."
"Je dis toujours, les vieux amis sont de l'or." (je dis toujours, les vieux amis sont de l'or)
to wait patiently for the right moment
to have a really good time
to have the right to speak in a discussion
to manage both work and personal life at the same time
to take a risk in the hope of success
to remain behind or hesitate to act