in a difficult situation or near defeat
困難な状況や敗北寸前にいること (konnan na jokyo ya haiboku sunzen ni iru koto)
"The company was against the ropes, but it managed to recover."
"会社は窮地に立たされていたが、なんとか立ち直った。" (kaisha wa kyuchi ni tasasarete ita ga nantoka tachinaotta)
Make connections and friendships rather than creating barrie...
to officially begin a meeting or discussion
to use the law in a dishonest way to achieve something
To ask someone knowledgeable for information or advice.
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
a person one had a romantic relationship with in the past