to prepare everything for something to happen
何かが起こるためのすべてを準備する (nanika ga okoru tame no subete o junbi suru)
"The manager's speech helped set the stage for the upcoming conference."
"マネージャーのスピーチは、次の会議に向けて舞台を整えるのに役立った。" (maneja no supichi wa tsugi no kaigi ni mukete butai o totonoeru no ni yakudatta)
to increase pressure or intensity
to change opinions or decisions repeatedly
to do something risky without worrying
a man who is excessively attached to his mother
to smile and bring happiness to others
used to say that someone must accept your rules or leave
