to make a firm decision or take a strong stand on something
強い決意を固める、または強い姿勢を取ること (tsuyoi ketsui o katameru matawa tsuyoi shisei o toru koto)
"She had to put her foot down and say no to the proposal."
"彼女は断固として反対し、その提案を拒否した。" (kanojo wa danko toshite hantai shi sono teian o kyohi shita)
to focus attention closely on something specific
to be unkind or without compassion
to show kindness and affection to others
an expression used to admit one's own fault
to escape punishment or avoid being convicted
to attract and keep a customer’s interest
