to distance yourself to view a situation more clearly
状況をより明確に見るために距離を置く (joukyou wo yori meikaku ni miru tame ni kyori wo oku)
"It helps to step back from the situation before making a decision."
"決定を下す前に状況から少し距離を置くことが役立ちます。" (kettei wo kudasu mae ni joukyou kara sukoshi kyori wo oku koto ga yakudachimasu)
to gradually stop staying up very late
to publicly acknowledge or compliment someone
to look very happy
to avoid putting blame on others or oneself during a disagre...
to reach or satisfy a particular standard or expectation
to withdraw or concede a position after opposition
