to make a formal request for something
faire une demande formelle pour quelque chose (faire une demande formelle pour quelque chose)
"I decided to put in for a few days of leave."
"J'ai décidé de faire une demande pour quelques jours de congé." (j'ai decide de put in for quelques jours de conge)
to move in front of someone or gain an advantage
to accumulate or achieve something, such as points or awards
to seem or appear to be sincere and truthful
to behave in a way that others should copy; to lead by examp...
to withdraw from an argument or position to avoid conflict
to continue making great efforts toward achieving something