to make connections between ideas or information
アイデアや情報の間でつながりを作る (aidea ya jōhō no aida de tsunagari o tsukuru)
"Once you connect the dots, the whole picture will make sense."
"一度 コネクト ザ ドッツ すれば、全体像が理解できるようになります。" (ichido **connect the dots** sureba, zentaizō ga rikai dekiru yō ni narimasu)
to speak confidently about something
to be open and honest about your intentions or plans
To start discussing the essential or most important aspects...
to feel nervous or hesitant about something
to advance to a higher level or position
to make someone feel uncomfortable or afraid