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)
a funny moment in a serious situation
to be the center of attention or admiration
past one's prime; no longer young or at peak performance
to plan a new direction or strategy
to face a difficult situation directly and with courage
to receive a lot of public attention
