to be honest and direct
ईमानदार और सीधे तौर पर बोलना (imaanadar aur seedhe taur par bolna)
"Just play it straight and tell them what happened."
"बस ईमानदार रहो और उन्हें बताओ क्या हुआ।" (bas imandaar raho aur unhe batao kya hua)
to make brief contact with someone for an update
Not clear or not paying attention
to continue progressing despite obstacles or setbacks
a subtle and persuasive way of selling without pressure
a home where the children have grown up and left
to be daydreaming or not paying attention to reality