to get control or advantage over someone
誰かに対する支配または優位性を得る
"Through smart negotiation, the ambassador gained the upper hand."
"賢い交渉を通じて、大使は優位に立ちました。"
used when expressing a sincere or frank opinion
to escape punishment or consequences without facing any pena...
to succeed brilliantly or achieve something with excellence
to work extremely hard
to feel stress or pressure from a difficult situation
very cowardly