to tell an obvious and bold lie
あからさまな嘘をつく (akarasama na uso o tsuku)
"He lied through his teeth when he said he was sick."
"彼は病気だと言ったが、あからさまな嘘をついた。" (kare wa byoki da to itta ga akarasama na uso o tsuita)
to remain composed and not panic
a decision or opinion has not yet been reached
to encourage someone to stay hopeful and not give up
alert, smart, and quick to react
a call to take action, especially to defend a cause
to succeed or progress in one's life or career
