to hear a rumor or unofficial news
噂や非公式なニュースを聞く (uwasa ya hikōshiki na nyūsu o kiku)
"I heard it through the grapevine that they broke up."
"私は彼らが別れたことを聞きました。" (watashi wa karera ga wakareta koto o kikimashita.)
to gain someone's confidence through actions
to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something
to succeed despite many difficulties or challenges
A very stingy or miserly person.
to return to an earlier time; to undo progress or change
someone very experienced at something
