to tell honest truths to those in authority
dire la vérité au pouvoir (dire la verite au pouvoir)
"Journalists speak truth to power when they expose corruption."
"Les journalistes disent la vérité au pouvoir lorsqu'ils exposent la corruption." (Les journalistes disent la verite au pouvoir lorsqu'ils exposent la corruption.)
to reach a state of inner calm and balance
to give your opinion or influence a discussion
to finish tasks and close out the workday
to continue doing something with energy and effort
to fasten something such as buttons or laces; to decorate or...
to spend less money; to reduce costs